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Bloomfield Man Accused Of Opening Fire Outside West Hartford Building
A Bloomfield man is behind bars after police say he fired shots outside a West Hartford building earlier this month.
Taffarie Murphy, 43, was arrested Friday, Feb. 28, and charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm, first-degree reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a firearm, and first-degree criminal mischief, according to West Hartford police.
Officers responded to 450 New Park Ave. on Thursday, Feb. 20, after receiving multiple reports of gunfire. They found evidence of shots fired and property damage, but no injuries were reported, authorities said.
A swift investigati…
West Hartford Shooting: High-Capacity Mag Seized, 2 Arrests Made, Police Say
Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left one person injured Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 18, in West Hartford, and one of the suspects was found with a high-capacity magazine, police said.
Richard Aponte, 19, was found at the scene with a high-capacity magazine following the 2:49 p.m. shooting near 134 Hillcrest Ave., Capt. Peter Juda said. One person was found having suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, Juda said.
Medical aid was provided at the scene by police and fire personnel, and the victim was transported to a local hospital for evaluati…
