Somers Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Shooting
A 33-year-old Somers man, Joshua Freitag, has been charged with murder, home invasion, and risk of injury to a child following a fatal shooting in Somers. The arrest warrant states that Freitag broke through a sliding glass door and fatally…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 19, 2026 —
Joshua Freitag, a 33-year-old resident of Somers, has been arrested and charged with murder, home invasion, and risk of injury to a child in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Somers. The incident resulted in the death of Mark Morgan, 34.
According to information detailed in the arrest warrant, Freitag allegedly forced his way into a residence by breaking through a sliding glass door. Once inside, he proceeded upstairs and fatally shot Morgan, who was reportedly sleeping at the time of the incident.
Two children belonging to Freitag were present in the home during the time of the shooting. The arrest warrant indicates that the incident is believed to be connected to a domestic dispute involving Freitag’s estranged wife.
Further details regarding the timeline of events, the specific nature of the domestic dispute, or the condition of the children were not immediately available. The investigation into the fatal shooting is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Melissa Cooney on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.