Arrest Warrant Served In Windsor Locks Murder Case

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT — Police have served an arrest warrant charging a local man with murder following the slaying of another man Tuesday behind an Old County Road apartment building.

Antwon Barnes, 38, has been charged with murder, criminal attempt to commit murder and first-degree larceny. Bond is set at $2 million, according to Lt. Paul Cherniack.

Barnes was formally charged at his bedside in Hartford hospital, where he is under police custody due to a medical issue. Court officials are scheduled to arraign him prior to the end of Wednesday, Cherniack said.

Brown is charged in connection with the shooting death Tuesday morning of Leroy Jefferson, 35, just outside the Bradley House Apartments at 131 Old County Road. According to police, Barnes shot Jefferson several times, then unsuccessfully attempted to shoot Jefferson's female companion, as his handgun misfired.

Barnes reportedly has a child with the woman, but she was currently involved in a relationship with Jefferson, according to police.

Following the 10:50 a.m. shooting, Barnes fled the scene in a green Nissan Pathfinder. Ater interviewing the woman and obtaining complete information on him, police issued a bulletin to all area law enforcement agencies, with a full description of Barnes and the vehicle.

A Windsor Locks police officer made phone contact with Barnes and convinced him to surrender. Barnes turned himself in to police at the Hartford public safety complex shortly thereafter.