ANSONIA - A 16-year old Ansonia resident was arrested by warrant today for involvement in the April 5, 2022 homicide of Johnny Class, police said Tuesday night.
The 16-year old was taken into custody early this morning [Tuesday] by the United States
Marshal's Fugitive Task Force in Stratford and turned over to the Ansonia Police Department. The 16-year old was detained on a $1.25 million bond. The 16-year old's identity is being withheld until the case is transferred to Milford Superior Court.
The 16-year old was charged with felony murder, criminal attempt to commit murder, criminal attempt at robbery first degree, and conspiracy to commit robbery first degree and carrying a pistol without a permit.
This is the 3rd arrest in the homicide investigation.
The Ansonia Police Department would like to thank the United States Marshal's Fugitive Task Force and the Stratford Police Department for their assistance in this apprehension.
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASES
On April 5, 2022, at about 12:50 P.M. the Ansonia Police Department received a 911 call from a male reporting he was on Main Street near Kingston Drive and his friend was shot. The first officers on scene found a silver Honda and the passenger was suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers provided first aid until an ambulance arrived and the victim was transported to a local hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.
During the initial investigation, information was obtained that the shooting took place on Hubbell Avenue near Sixth Street. A check of that area was done and a shell casing was recovered on Hubbell Avenue. It was also learned that the shooting happened during an attempted drug purchase where the suspect fired into the Honda striking the victim. The Honda then fled the scene before stopping on Main Street and calling 911.
The victim, a 20-year old male from Stratford, has been tentatively identified and his name will be released at a later time.
The suspect was described as a young black male wearing all dark colored clothing and he left the area on foot.
The victim in the April 5, 2022 homicide in Ansonia is Johnny Class, a 20-year old Stratford resident. Chief Williams and the entire Ansonia Police Department offer our sympathy and condolences to Mr. Class’ family, friends and loved ones. The investigation into Mr. Class’ death is still active with several strong leads and we are hopeful the investigation will lead to the arrest of the person or persons responsible.
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