Mother of Four Found Dead in Danbury Apartment from Gunshot Wound

Danbury police are investigating the case.
(Photo courtesy of WTNH News 8.)

Thursday, October 13, 2016 (Issue #1)
by Brendan Dyer, Staff Writer

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A Danbury woman was shot and killed Saturday in a South St. apartment complex.

Police reported to 26 South Street to a shots fired complaint to find Sherrie Blount suffering from a gunshot wound. She died at the scene.

Sherrie Blount, 31, of Danbury was a mother of four children and a teachers aid with the Board of Education. She lived with her husband and four children, who’s ages range from 10-months-old to 8-years-old.

On Sunday, a Gofundme page was created and has since collected approximately
$9,500 out of a $10,000 goal.

All proceeds will go to support Blount’s children and funeral expenses.

The investigation is ongoing and is being handled methodically pending further interviews, follow ups and forensic analysis.

Police say there is no danger to the public and anyone with information should contact authorities anonymously at 203-790-8477.