Suspects Rob, Kidnap Man at Gunpoint: Hartford Police

Hartford police have several people accused of robbing a man at gunpoint then forcing him to drive them around and holding him against his will.

Police said the victim flagged down officers on Jefferson Street just before 8 a.m. Wednesday. The victim reported he was robbed at gunpoint on Enfield Street, then the suspects made him drive them to 525 Hudson St., where he was held until he managed to escape.

Officers located one suspect nearby and two others at the Hudson Street address. Police said they also recovered an illegally possessed loaded Glock Model 30 .40 caliber handgun during the investigation.

Police arrested three people in connection with the investigation. Shaquill Strickland, 22, was arrested and charged with kidnapping, robbery, kidnapping with a firearm, having a pistol without a permit, and larceny. Deasijah Burnham, 19, was charged with possessing a pistol without a permit and a large capacity magazine.

Investigators also arrested 47-year-old Kenneth Daniels on motor vehicle warrants.

A fourth suspect also faces charges.

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