Norwalk, CT: Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Ex-Wife, Mother-In-Law

By STEPHANIE BARISHwpix.com
4:28 PM EDT, June 14, 2010

NORWALK, CT (WPIX) - A man is in police custody in connection with the fatal shooting of his ex-wife and mother-in-law at a Norwalk duplex Monday morning.

Gilbert Orlando, 56, apparently ran from the residence located at 31 Couch St at about 8 a.m., where Enid Dickens, 57, and Rona Knight, her 73-year-old mother, were found fatally shot to death, police said.

Both of the victims were rushed to Norwalk Hospital where they were later pronounced dead.

According to reports, Orlando and Dickens split in May. Dickens apparently sought full custody of their adopted child and did not seek child support, according to court documents.

Norwalk Police Chief Harry Riling said Dickens changed the locks on the home after Orlando missing the Saturday deadline to remove his belongings.

Investigators say they believe Orlando shot the women because he was angry about the locks being changed.

Following an intense manhunt, Orlando was captured between the Route 7 connector and I-95 at about noon. Police reportedly recovered a .357 Magnum they believe to be the murder weapon.

It wasn't immediately clear what charges Orlando faces.