In the early morning hours of July 15, 2015, a fatal encounter unfolded outside a residence on Pliny Street in Hartford, Connecticut. At approximately 3 a.m., 38-year-old Marcus McDade, a male, was shot multiple times. The investigation suggests that McDade, a father of six, may have known the individuals responsible for his death. Prior to the shooting, a loud argument was heard between McDade and several men who were in a car.
Emergency services were not immediately called when the
gunshots rang out. McDade was transported to St. Francis Hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to gunshot wounds to his chest and leg. His death marked the city's 17th homicide of the year. In the days following the shooting, family, friends, and community leaders gathered for a vigil to remember him. His sister, Natasha Oyola, spoke out about the family's pain and the need for the community to take a stand against violence.
Despite efforts by the Hartford Police Department's Major Crimes Division, the case remains unsolved. Investigators canvassed the area and reviewed surveillance footage, but no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Marcus McDade. Authorities have continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to the identification and apprehension of the individuals responsible for his death. The case is considered a cold case, and the suspects remain at large.
