Shaquille Morris Obituary, Death; – Waterbury police have announced the identification of a suspect in the deadly shooting that occurred at a rental hall in Waterbury in May. They are urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to reach out to them. The incident took place at So Blu’Niq on Sharon Road at approximately 1:20 a.m. on May 13.
On Thursday, law enforcement officials provided an update on the ongoing investigation, revealing that 28-year-old Courtney Franklin has been named as a suspect. He is currently wanted under a warrant that charges him with multiple offenses, including murder, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal discharge of a firearm, first-degree reckless endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence.
Upon responding to reports of a shooting and disturbance that night in May, police discovered three victims. A 39-year-old woman and a 44-year-old woman were treated at a hospital and subsequently released. However, Shaquille Morris, 29, of Waterbury, succumbed to his injuries, according to police reports.
Family members indicated that he was fatally shot while preparing food for a Mother’s Day brunch. Preliminary investigations suggest that two private parties were taking place at the venue, and a disturbance arose between attendees of each gathering prior to the shooting. Authorities believe that individuals from both parties were acquainted with one another.
Anyone possessing information regarding Franklin’s location is encouraged to contact the Waterbury Police Detective Bureau at (203) 574-6941 or the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at (203) 755-1234.
