The suspect in a fatal shooting in East Hartford has been arrested in Syracuse, New York, East Hartford police said.
James Burrill, 38, was wanted in connection with the shooting death of Jerome Mack, 33, on March 25. On that day, East Hartford police responded to Smith Drive for reports of a shooting. Responding officers found Mack suffering a gunshot wound to the chest. He was pronounced dead shortly after.
Burrill was arrested by warrant Tuesday morning. He is charged with murder, criminal use of a firearm, criminal possession of a pistol/firearm, carrying a pistol/revolver without a permit, and unlawful discharge of a firearm. He is being held as a fugitive from justice pending extradition.
