The community of New Britain, Connecticut, is mourning the death of Amanda Dark, 41, who was found with fatal gunshot wounds inside her home on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026. Her husband, John Dark, 44, was later found with a fatal gunshot wound inside his vehicle at the Silver Lake boat launch in nearby Berlin. Authorities have identified the deaths as a homicide and suicide, according to the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The circumstances surrounding the incident have left the community grieving as police continue their investigation. Remembering Amanda Dark Amanda Dark, a resident of New Britain, was found inside a bedroom at her home on Roxbury Road after police responded to a report of a possible suicide around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday. The state medical examiner determined that Amanda died from gunshot wounds to the head and classified her death as a homicide. Her husband, John Dark, was subsequently found inside his vehicle at the Silver Lake boat launch in Berlin. The medical examiner determined that his death resulted from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The deaths have brought sadness to the couple’s community as authorities continue to gather information about what happened. Personal Details Detail Information Full Name Amanda Dark Age 41 years old Residence New Britain, Connecticut Gender Female Husband John Dark, 44 Occupation Not available Date of Birth Not provided Death and Incident Details Detail Information Date of Incident Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Location Roxbury Road, New Britain, Connecticut Cause of Death Gunshot wounds to the head Manner of Death Homicide Discovery Inside a bedroom at her residence Police Response Approximately 8:20 a.m. Investigation New Britain Police Department John Dark and the Investigation Police later located John Dark’s vehicle at the Silver Lake boat launch in Berlin, Connecticut. Officers found him inside with a gunshot wound to the head. The medical examiner determined that John Dark died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities classified Amanda Dark’s death as a homicide and John’s death as a suicide. The investigation remains ongoing. Police have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact Lieutenant Jared Barsaleau of the New Britain Police Department at 860-826-3131. Family and Community Mourning The deaths of Amanda and John Dark have brought grief to their family, loved ones, and the New Britain community. New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez expressed sadness over the tragedy and offered condolences to the family and everyone affected. Further details about Amanda’s personal life, family members, and community involvement have not been publicly provided in the available information. Funeral and Memorial Arrangements Funeral and memorial arrangements for Amanda Dark have not been announced in the available reports. Details concerning visitation, funeral services, and burial arrangements remain unavailable. Disclaimer This article is based on information provided by Connecticut authorities and published news reports concerning Amanda Dark and John Dark. The medical examiner classified Amanda’s death as a homicide and John’s death as a suicide. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may be released as authorities continue their work. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Post navigation Jeffrey Weisheit Obituary: Indiana Executes 50-Year-Old for 2010 Murders of Alyssa and Caleb Lynch Mayo Clinic Saint Marys Campus Security Threat: Possible Lockdown Reported in Rochester, Minnesota