Waterbury membership proprietor shot in parking zone

WATERBURY, Conn. — Police are investigating the second murder in Waterbury in 24 hours that left a membership proprietor useless.

At 11:11 p.m. officers responded to Salsa Tropical Social Membership, 406 Watertown Avenue for a report of a pictures fired grievance and located proof of a criminal offense scene outdoors within the parking zone. They realized the sufferer, Dennis Santos, 51, of Waterbury,  had been shot outdoors the membership and was taken to Waterbury Hospital previous to officers arriving on scene. Santos died of his accidents a short while later, stated police. 

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Investigators realized a struggle had occurred within the parking zone outdoors of the membership between a number of people and a suspect who was recognized as Ramon Rodriguez, 44, Waterbury. Police stated Rodriguez fired gunshots at individuals within the parking zone space and Santos was struck. There have been no different victims positioned, stated police.

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Rodriguez left the scene following the incident however was positioned shortly afterwards by officers and brought into police custody. A loaded firearm was additionally recovered by officers presently. Rodriguez was charged with Homicide, Reckless Endangerment 1st Diploma, Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, Carrying A Pistol With out A Allow, Possession of Weapons in a Motor Automobile, Tampering With Proof, Alteration of Firearm Identification Mark and Breach of Peace 2nd Diploma. Rodriguez is presently being held by WPD on a $2,000,000 bond.

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Anybody with info concerning this incident ought to contact the Waterbury Police Division’s Detective Bureau at (203) 574-6941 or Crime Stoppers at (203) 755-1234. No additional info is offered presently.

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