On a Thursday in June, the city of Waterbury, Connecticut, was rocked by the unexpected death of one of its own. Christopher D. Corbett, a 40-year-old Caucasian male and a respected Acting Deputy Police Chief, was found deceased on June 11, 2015. His death, which occurred at his parents' home, sent shockwaves through the community and the police department he had served for nearly two decades.
The official cause of death was determined by the state's Chief Medical Examiner to be a
suicide resulting from a single gunshot wound to the head. This ruling brought a somber conclusion to the initial investigation, confirming that there was no foul play involved and therefore, no suspects or arrests to be made in the case. The news of his passing was met with an outpouring of grief from those who knew him and worked alongside him.
Christopher D. Corbett had dedicated his adult life to law enforcement, joining the Waterbury Police Department in 1997. Over the years, he rose through the ranks, earning promotions to Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain before being appointed Acting Deputy Police Chief in 2013. He was a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and held a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University. His commitment to his hometown was evident not only in his police work but also through his service on various community boards. The loss of a man who had been a fixture in the fabric of the city's safety and community was profoundly felt by all.
