Crime & Safety

Man Killed In Shooting At Stamford Hotel, ID Released: Police

Police said they were called to the hotel shortly before 11 a.m. on Oct. 14 on a report of a shooting.

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Anyone with more information is asked to contact Sgt. Luis Serna of the SPD Major Crimes Unit at 203-977-4417. The public can also submit confidential tips by texting the word StamfordPD and the tip information to 847411.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact Sgt. Luis Serna of the SPD Major Crimes Unit at 203-977-4417. The public can also submit confidential tips by texting the word StamfordPD and the tip information to 847411. (Richard Kaufman/Patch)

STAMFORD, CT — A 59-year-old man was shot and killed at a Stamford hotel Monday morning, according to police, and investigators are seeking information from the public.

Police were called to the Super 8 hotel on Grenhart Road in Stamford at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Oct. 14 where they found Angel Samaniego, of Stamford, with a gunshot wound, the Stamford Police Department said in a news release.

Samaniego was pronounced dead at the scene, police added.

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An investigation is "active and ongoing," police said.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact Sgt. Luis Serna of the SPD Major Crimes Unit at 203-977-4417. The public can also submit confidential tips by texting the word StamfordPD and the tip information to 847411.

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