Man Accused of Murder and Home Invasion in Somers
In Somers, Connecticut, Joshua Freitag, 33, is accused of 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 home during the…
Atlanta, GA, August 19, 2026 —
SOMERS, Conn. – Joshua Freitag, 33, faces charges of murder and home invasion following an incident in Somers where he is accused of fatally shooting Mark Morgan.
Authorities allege that Freitag forced his way into a residence and, during the course of the home invasion, shot Morgan. The alleged incident occurred while Freitag’s estranged wife and their two children were present inside the home. Reports indicate that neither the estranged wife nor the children sustained any injuries during the event.
The motive for the alleged crime appears to be linked to a conflict between Freitag and Morgan. Investigators have reportedly reviewed text messages sent by Freitag to his estranged wife that suggested Morgan might be at the residence. The exact nature of the conflict and the relationship between Freitag, Morgan, and Freitag’s estranged wife are under investigation.
Further details regarding the timeline of the events, the specific sequence of actions leading to the shooting, and the exact nature of the legal proceedings against Joshua Freitag were not immediately available.
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