Suspect in Hartford mother and baby murder arrested in Puerto Rico
TL;DR
Lance Morales, 23, has been arrested in Puerto Rico for the drive-by shooting that killed a 20-year-old mother, Jessiah Mercado, and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Diaz, in Hartford, Connecticut. Morales, originally from Waterbury, Connecticut, fled to Puerto Rico after the incident and is now awaiting extradition to face murder charges. The U.S. Marshals Service and Hartford Police collaborated to capture Morales, highlighting the effectiveness of their partnership in pursuing justice.
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