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Police identify victim in deadly shooting outside Litchfield law office

Connecticut State Police say a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot. Police added a "subject" provided them with a brief statement.

LITCHFIELD, Conn. — Connecticut State Police held a press conference on Monday evening revealing troopers are investigating a homicide in the area of West Street. 

Police said troopers responded to the scene and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He later succumbed to his injuries. 

State police identified the victim as Matthew Bromley, 39. 

The area being investigated on West Street was near Cramer & Anderson Attorneys at Law. State police said, "The subject of the investigation, identified as Robert Fisher, remained on scene and spoke with State Police."

The law firm released a statement through their website saying that Fisher will be on leave of absence during the investigation. 

"A tragic incident occurred at the Litchfield office of Cramer & Anderson LLP Monday involving Partner Robert Fisher. State Police have labeled it an isolated incident and said there is no danger to the community," said Cramer & Anderson Attorneys at Law in a written statement. "Attorney Fisher will be on a leave of absence while the police investigation is carried out, and our Litchfield and Washington Depot offices will be closed Tuesday. The firm is fully cooperating with investigators. Inquiries should be directed to Partner Ken Taylor of the firm’s main office in New Milford."

During the press conference, State Police said the person responsible for the shooting has been identified by is not being called a suspect and is referring to the person as a "subject." 

Police said the investigation is still in its early stages and could not release a lot of information. Police added that at least one shot was the fire. 

The identities of the shooter and victim have not been released by police. 

This is a developing story.

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