A 43-year-old Bloomfield man has been arrested in connection with the incident on Feb. 20.

By Ronni Newton

West Hartford Police said Friday that a 43-year-old Bloomfield man has been taken into custody and faces a variety of charges in connection with a shots fired incident that took place on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 449 New Park Avenue.

Police, after collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses, identified a potential suspect and obtained a warrant. Members of the Detective Division and Community Support Unit located the suspect and on Friday arrested Taffarie Murphy, 43, on charges of unlawful discharge of a firearm, first-degree reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a firearm, and first-degree criminal mischief.

Taffarie Murphy. Courtesy of West Hartford Police

Police said Murphy was unable to post his $700,000 court–set surety bond and remains in custody. He will be arraigned at Hartford Superior Court on March 3.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to please contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203, or via the anonymous tip line 860-570-8969 or email  [email protected].

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