In the early morning hours of June 17, 2016, the life of 21-year-old Trevino Archer, a Black male from Bloomfield, Connecticut, was tragically cut short. Police responded to a residence on Plain Drive in East Hartford shortly after 4 a.m. to find a scene of violence. Inside the home, Trevino had been fatally shot. Another victim, a 23-year-old pregnant woman, was also found suffering from gunshot wounds.
She was rushed to Hartford Hospital in critical condition.
Trevino, known to his loved ones as "TJ," was a lifelong resident of the area, having been born in Hartford and educated in Bloomfield Public Schools. He was remembered for his infectious smile and uplifting presence. A passionate soccer player, he had been a key part of the Bloomfield High School Warhawks team that won their first state title. His friends and family recalled him as someone with a wonderful sense of humor who was incredibly supportive of those around him, always cheering on their successes.
In the midst of the tragedy, two other individuals present in the home, another woman and a child, were thankfully unharmed. The shooting marked the fourth homicide in East Hartford that year.
Despite the initial investigation and pleas to the public for information, no arrests have been made in connection with Trevino Archer's death. The case has since gone cold and is now listed as an unsolved homicide with the Connecticut Cold Case unit. Authorities continue to seek information from the public that might lead to a breakthrough and bring justice for Trevino and his family.
