A Springfield man was arrested in the Bronx in connection with the May shooting death at the Saga Night Club.
Springfield Police Department Spokesperson Ryan Walsh states that the 35-year-old Brandon Murray was detained from an apartment on Davidson Avenue in the Bronx, NY, around 9:30 a.m.
Who Is Brandon Murray Arrested At Springfield MA?
The 35-year-old man is wanted in connection with the alleged murder at the Saga Lounge.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that he has a long history of criminal activity and has been to jail multiple times.
Based on his physical appearance, he weighs 195 pounds and stands 5 feet 10 inches tall. He also has a number of tattoos that have been linked to Murray’s past records by detectives.
Currently, he is accused of murder, among other crimes, as well as carrying a loaded weapon without a license and firing it within 500 feet of a home. He is still pending the detention due to lack of processing evidence.
Saga Club Shooting Suspect Brandon Murray
Police were called to the Saga Night Club on Worthington Street in Springfield on Sunday, May 29 at about 10:40 p.m. for a report of gunshots inside the club.
When the police arrived, they discovered a man who had been shot and had died inside the bathroom. David Carrasquillo, 30, of Springfield has been named as the victim by the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office.
In the men’s room, Carrasquillo was shot in the head, according to court documents that The Republican was able to access.
While some witnesses claimed to have heard a loud “pop” and saw members of the crowd running away, others claimed to have heard nothing at all.
However, footage shot inside the club revealed a conflict between the purported victim and another man, who was likely Murray.
On June 3rd, Murray was given a warrant for his arrest in connection with the alleged murder of David Carrasquillo, 30. Before being extradited to Springfield on murder accusations, he is being tried in New York.
The shooting death is being looked into by both the DA’s Murder Unit and the Springfield Police Homicide Unit. While the city reviews its security protocols, the nightclub at 90 Worthington St. is now closed.
Brandon Murray’s Family Info
Brandon’s family must be in shock after learning that their son is a murderer. They may be attempting to determine where he went wrong or what he could/should have done differently.
Police have attempted to contact the murdered family for an explanation, but they have been unable to do so.