Firefighters and police arrived at Bergeson's home, which was burning. The driveway was blocked with vehicles, and it appeared the fire was deliberately set. Bergeson was in the woods behind the house acting irrationally, and he charged police with either a gun or a club, so they shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Robert Bergeson
Agency Responsible: Connecticut State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 59
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: June 17, 2013
County: New London
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: blunt object
Geography: Rural