Man Charged with Murder and Home Invasion in Somers
Joshua Freitag, 33, has been charged with murder and home invasion after allegedly forcing his way into a home in Somers, Connecticut, and fatally shooting Mark Morgan. Freitag's estranged wife and their two children were present in the home during…
St. Louis, MO, August 19, 2026 —
A 33-year-old man, identified as Joshua Freitag, faces charges of murder and home invasion following an incident in Somers, Connecticut. Authorities allege that Freitag forced his way into a residence and fatally shot Mark Morgan.
The arrest warrant in the case details a history of conflict between Freitag and Morgan. During the alleged home invasion and shooting, Freitag’s estranged wife and their two children were reportedly present inside the home. Fortunately, they were unharmed during the incident.
According to court documents, Freitag’s wife had initiated divorce proceedings earlier this month. The motive behind the alleged crime is still under investigation, but the existing conflict between the involved parties is noted in the warrant.
Details regarding Freitag’s apprehension and the subsequent legal proceedings were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.
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