Milford Home Invasion Leaves One Dead, Another Injured; Two Charged
In Milford, Connecticut, a 69-year-old man, Fred Werner, was shot and killed in his home while sleeping. His wife was also wounded in the incident. Two men, Ivan Barias-Florimon and Stuar Lopez-Reyes, have been charged with murder. The arrest warrant…
Atlanta, GA, August 13, 2026 —
MILFORD, CT – A fatal home invasion in Milford has resulted in the death of 69-year-old Fred Werner, who was shot and killed while sleeping in his home. His wife sustained injuries during the incident.
Authorities have charged two men in connection with the shooting. Ivan Barias-Florimon and Stuar Lopez-Reyes have been arrested and charged with murder. The arrest warrant affidavit indicates that the motive for the attack may have been revenge.
According to the warrant, the alleged revenge motive could be connected to the wife’s business activities and the recent termination of an employee. Further details regarding the specific nature of the business or the identity of the fired employee were not immediately available.
The incident occurred at the couple’s residence in Milford. The circumstances surrounding how the alleged assailants entered the home and the timeline of the events leading to the shooting are part of the ongoing investigation.
Fred Werner was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife’s condition and the extent of her injuries have not been publicly disclosed.
Both Barias-Florimon and Lopez-Reyes are currently in custody. Information regarding their arraignments or bail status was not provided.
The Milford Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident. The specific details of the alleged revenge plot, including any direct links between the business, the fired employee, and the accused individuals, are expected to emerge as the legal process unfolds.
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