NEW BRITAIN, CT —** After weeks of determined police work, a breakthrough has been made in the investigation into a fatal shooting that rocked the community. Authorities announced the arrest of **28-year-old Joel Sanchez**, who was taken into custody Friday night in Meriden in connection with the killing of **42-year-old Jayson Bruno-Matos**,
a Bristol resident.According to officials, Sanchez had been a person of interest since the early stages of the case, with investigators gathering surveillance footage, forensic evidence, and witness statements to piece together the chain of events leading to the deadly encounter.
Detectives from the New Britain Police Department worked closely with state and local partners, ultimately locating and arresting Sanchez without incident.The incident, which occurred several weeks ago, left residents shaken and Bruno-Matos’s family devastated. Friends described him as a hardworking man who cared deeply for those around him, making the sudden act of violence all the more difficult to comprehend.
Police have not yet disclosed a motive or the precise circumstances that led to the shooting, but they have assured the public that the investigation is far from over.Sanchez now faces a murder charge and is being held as he awaits his first court appearance. Authorities stressed that this arrest represents only one step toward justice and that they remain committed to uncovering every detail of the crime.
The death of Jayson Bruno-Matos has left a void in the lives of his loved ones and a community searching for healing. As legal proceedings move forward, the focus remains on ensuring accountability and supporting a grieving family.Heartfelt condolences go out to Bruno-Matos’s family and friends as they continue to mourn his tragic loss, while the community looks to the justice system for answers.
