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Daniel Sampel

Death by Force
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In the summer of 2015, a burst of daylight violence in Hartford claimed the life of 32-year-old Daniel Sampel, a Black male. On the evening of July 9th, Sampel was found on New Park Avenue, having been shot multiple times. He was rushed to Hartford Hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The brazen nature of the shooting, occurring in a busy area during the day, drew immediate and significant police attention.

Witnesses at the scene reported seeing a suspect flee into a nearby ...Read More
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  • Hartford shooting claims life of 32-year-old man
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    Victim Details

    Daniel Sampel

    Male

    Black / African American

    Hartford

    CT

    2015-07-09

    32

    Daniel

    Sampel

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
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