Vermont State Police say they are investigating a suspicious death that occurred in Brownington early Wednesday morning. Authorities responded to a report of a deceased man at a residence on Willoughby Lake Road around 2 a.m. on March 18, 2026. Upon arrival, first responders found a man who had died at the scene.
According to police, initial findings suggest that the incident stemmed from a dispute between individuals who were known to each other. All parties involved have been accounted for, and authorities have indicated that there is no ongoing threat to the public. The victim’s body will be sent to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to ascertain the cause and manner of death. The identity of the deceased will be released following further investigation and notification of family members.
This investigation is in its early stages and involves several units, including the Major Crime Unit and the Bureau of Criminal Investigations. Police are appealing to the public for any information that could aid the investigation and ask anyone with details to contact the Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881 or submit an anonymous tip online. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police
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