Luis Ortiz, 21 and 19-year-old Heriberto Pagan were charged on Wednesday for a shooting that left another man seriously injured with a gunshot to his stomach.
Luis Ortiz, 21, of Hartford, Conn.HARTFORD, Conn. - Two Connecticut men were arrested on Wednesday for their alleged part in an April shooting that sent another man to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the stomach.
The Hartford Shooting Task Force announced Wednesday that Luis Ortiz, 21, and 19-year-old Heriberto Pagan, both of Hartford, Conn. were taken into custody and charged in connection with the shooting.
According to Hartford Police, around 8 p.m. on April 9, officers were called to 1027 Maple St. in the city for a shots fired call with a victim. The victim, whose identity was not released, was taken to Hartford Hospital and treated for a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He eventually was released.
The investigation led to Ortiz being charged with criminal attempt to commit murder, first-degree assault, unlawful discharge of a firearm, reckless endangerment and carrying a pistol without a permit. He was held in lieu of $750,000 pending arraignment in Hartford Superior Court.
Pagan was charged with first-degree assault with criminal liability, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault, hindering prosecution and threatening. He was held in lieu of $500,000 bail pending arraignment.
Heriberto Pagan, 19, of Hartford, Conn.These arrests reflect the third solved gun-related case closed by the Hartford Shooting Task Force since it was reinstated in early July by Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra.
"These arrests are a testament to the diligence of the Shooting Team in their continuing effort to stem gun violence in our city," Segarra said.
Hartford Assistant Chief of Police John K. Horvath added, "I commend all the members of the team for their fine work in bringing these two dangerous individuals to justice."
The Hartford Shooting Task Force (team) is a partnership between the Hartford Police Department, Office of the Hartford State's Attorney, Office of the Chief State's Attorney, the Connecticut State Police, the Department of Corrections, and the East Hartford, West Hartford and Manchester police departments. It is charged with investigating gun violence and bring those responsible for such violence to prosecution.