Man Arrested for Murder and Home Invasion in Somers
In Somers, Connecticut, Joshua Freitag, 33, was arrested and charged with murder and home invasion after allegedly forcing his way into a home and fatally shooting Mark Morgan. Freitag’s estranged wife and their two children were present in the house…
Charlotte, NC, August 19, 2026 —
Joshua Freitag, 33, has been arrested and charged with murder and home invasion in connection with a fatal shooting in Somers, Connecticut. The incident occurred at a residence where authorities allege Freitag forced his way inside and fatally shot Mark Morgan.
At the time of the alleged home invasion and shooting, Freitag’s estranged wife and their two children were present in the house. All three were unharmed during the incident.
According to authorities, there was a history of conflict between Freitag and Morgan. Investigators stated that Freitag had sent text messages to his wife expressing concern about Morgan being at the residence prior to the event.
The specific details surrounding the sequence of events leading to the shooting, including the exact timeline and the nature of the conflict between Freitag and Morgan, were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.
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