In the quiet evening of January 7, 2026, Victor Luis Quispe, a 37-year-old man of Peruvian descent, was at his home on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Connecticut, when his life was abruptly cut short. A single bullet, fired from a neighboring townhouse, pierced through the shared wall and struck Quispe as he was eating dinner on his couch. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The state's medical examiner later confirmed that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the torso and ruled it a homicide.
Quispe, known to many as "Vic," was a beloved and respected barber at Legends Barbershop in Danbury. Having immigrated to the United States from Peru at the age of five, he had built a life and a strong sense of community in his adopted hometown. He was remembered by loved ones as a man with a "light within him that brightened every room he entered." At the time of his death, he was engaged to be married and was excitedly preparing for the arrival of his first child with his fiancée.
The man responsible for the fatal shot, David Grullon Jr., fled the scene after the incident. Two children were reportedly with Grullon at the time the gun was discharged. After a weeklong search, Grullon turned himself in to the authorities. He was subsequently charged with second-degree manslaughter, criminal possession of a firearm, illegal discharge of a firearm, first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree breach of peace, and two counts of risk of injury to a minor.
During a court appearance, Grullon's defense attorney claimed the shooting was a "tragic accident," a sentiment echoed by the judge who noted the men were friendly neighbors. It was revealed that Grullon was a convicted felon and was not legally permitted to own a gun. He was being held on a $1 million bond and was scheduled for another court appearance in February. The community mourned the loss of Quispe, who was remembered for his generosity, talent, and unwavering love for his family.
