A death in Redding is under investigation by state police and the state's attorney's office on Sunday.
Redding police were called to investigate a death on Route 53 between 9:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
The Connecticut State Police Major Crime Unit and the Danbury State's Attorney's Office have since taken over the investigation.
Authorities have not released any other details about the death.
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Route 53 was briefly closed for the police investigation. The area has since reopened.
There is no threat to the public.
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