Man charged in fatal shooting of 3-year-old boy in Hartford
April 19, 2021
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1of3Solmary Cruz, mother of 3-year-old Randell Jones, left, mourns with family friend Jenzalee Quiroz, 17, at a candlelight vigil on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Hartford. Police said Randell Jones, 3, was riding in a car with his mother, other relatives and a man when another vehicle pulled along side them and someone opened fire on Saturday. Randell died in the shooting, which appeared to have targeted the man in the car, police said. (Brad Horrigan /Hartford Courant via AP)Brad Horrigan/APShow MoreShow Less
2of3A man lights candles at a vigil for Randell Jones on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Hartford. Police said Randell Jones, 3, was riding in a car with his mother, other relatives and a man when another vehicle pulled along side them and someone opened fire on Saturday. Randell died in the shooting, which appeared to have targeted the man in the car, police said. (Brad
Police said 19-year-old Jaziah Smith has been charged with murder. Author: FOX61 Staff Updated: 6:31 PM EDT April 19, 2021
HARTFORD, Conn. A 19-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with the shooting death of a 3-year-old in Hartford, police said.
Jaziah Smith was arrested Monday morning following a week-long investigation into the death of Randell Jones.
Smith, 19, was charged with murder and made his first court appearance at Hartford Superior Court. He was held a $1.75 million bond.
Jones died after a shooting on Nelson St. around 2:30 p.m. on Nelson Street in Hartford. The 3-year-old was sitting in a car with his mother, two siblings, and another man when gunshots rang out.
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The little boy was the only person who was hurt in that shooting.
Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of Hartford Police, previously said the intended victim of the shooting had come forward and was cooperating with police.
Smith was taken into custody without incident by members of the Hartford Police Fugitive Task Force, Violent Crimes Unit and Auto Theft Division, police said.
He was held on a $1.75 million bond, according to police. During a court appearance Monday, the judge set bond at $2.5 million. The next court date was set for May 4.
Police said Jones death remains an active investigation and are asking anyone with information to call the HPD Tip Line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).
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