By The Star Staff
The United States Marshals Arrest Group, the Puerto Rico Police (PRPB), and the Fajardo Municipal Police on Saturday arrested a man wanted in Connecticut on charges of murder and weapons offenses.
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, 23-year-old Lance Benuet Morales of Hartford, Connecticut allegedly chased down four people and shot them over a dispute over money. The attack left two people dead, including a 4-month-old baby and her 20-year-old mother, while a third person was wounded by a gunshot to the leg. The fourth person managed to get all the victims to a hospital in Hartford.
“We know that this arrest will not bring back the life of the four-month-old baby or his mother, but we hope that the efforts of the U.S. Marshals Service will bring some peace to the families affected by this tragic event,” said Wilmer Ocasio Ibarra, U.S. Marshal for the District of Puerto Rico, in a written statement. “May this arrest serve as a message to those who insist on using Puerto Rico to evade justice. Know that the Marshals Service will not stop until they find you and bring you to justice.”
The Hartford Police Department identified Morales as the primary suspect in the shooting and issued an arrest warrant for him, charging him with murder, first-degree assault, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal attempt to commit first-degree assault and murder with special circumstances.
Through tips, Morales was located at a residence in a Fajardo neighborhood. Anyone with information that could help find a fugitive can call (787) 766-6297, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Communication Center at 1 (800) 336-0102, or contact agency the USMS Tips App.
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