SHELTON - The Shelton Police Department today provided an update regarding the search for 73-year-old Christopher Taylor, who was reported missing on Aug. 16, 2026. Following an extensive, multi-agency search effort, Mr. Taylor was located deceased on Monday, Aug. 24.
The circumstances surrounding Mr. Taylor’s death remain under active investigation. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), in coordination with the Shelton Police Department, is continuing to investigate this incident. Shelton Police Detectives have been working around the clock and continue to utilize every available investigative resource as the investigation remains active.
The Shelton Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to the agencies, organizations, volunteers, and members of the community who assisted throughout the search. We are especially grateful for the assistance provided by the Derby Police Department, Fairfield Police Department, Shelton Fire Department, Shelton EMS, Oxford Fire/EMS Department, Oxford K9 Search and Rescue, as well as community outreach organizations, volunteers, and residents who provided assistance, information, and support.
We also thank everyone who shared information, assisted with the search, or provided tips to Detectives. The tremendous response from the community and surrounding agencies was instrumental throughout this difficult search.
Please keep the Taylor family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of their loved one during this difficult time.
The investigation remains active, and no further information will be released at this time.
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