GRISWOLD, Conn — The man found dead inside of a gas station store in Jewett City on Wednesday has been identified.
Sabir Hussain, age 40, of North Stonington was the man firefighters found inside the gas station. His next of kin has been notified.
Firefighters were called to Chucky's Mobil gas on Main Street at around 11:15 a.m., and they put out the small, contained fire. Inside the store, crews found a dead man inside of what police describe to be a bathroom/storage-type of area. The carpet in the room was on fire.
It is not clear if the carpet was set on fire or if there was an incident that resulted in the fire. It is also not clear if the man's death was connected to the fire.
State Police are now conducting a criminal investigation at the scene. The Major Crimes Unit and the state's arson unit are on scene.
This investigation remains open and active.
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