A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly home invasion in Milford, Connecticut, after a two-month investigation. Ivan Barias-Florimon, 24, was taken into custody in the Bronx by a regional U.S. Marshals task force. He is accused of participating in the June 3 shooting that killed 69-year-old Frederick Raymond Werner and seriously wounded Werner’s wife. Authorities say the attack may have been targeted rather than random.
| 1) | Arrest follows a two-month investigation |
| 2) | June shooting at a Milford residence |
| 3) | Charges and court proceedings |
| 4) | Authorities assess the alleged motive |
| 5) | Victim remembered as investigation continues |
Arrest follows a two-month investigation
The U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force announced Tuesday that it arrested Ivan Barias-Florimon in the Bronx. Investigators identified him the previous week as the second suspect in the Milford case, leading authorities to locate and apprehend him in New York. The arrest followed investigative work involving the Marshals Service, Milford police and New Haven police.
The case began with the June 3 shooting and developed over roughly two months before Barias-Florimon was captured. Authorities have not publicly described the specific evidence used to identify him or provided additional details about the arrest.
June shooting at a Milford residence
Police responded on June 3 to a reported shooting in the 800 block area of East Broadway in Milford, a coastal Connecticut community. Investigators allege that Ivan Barias-Florimon and Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25, entered the home and began shooting at the occupants.
Frederick Raymond Werner, 69, was found dead inside the residence with multiple gunshot wounds. His wife was shot in the head and remained hospitalized while recovering, according to local reporting cited by authorities. The incident prompted a homicide investigation and a search for the second alleged participant.
Charges and court proceedings
Ivan Barias-Florimon faces charges of felony murder, conspiracy to commit murder, home invasion, attempted murder and first-degree assault on an elderly person. He was arraigned Tuesday in New York Criminal Court, where a judge ordered him held without bail. He is scheduled to return to court on August 18.
Stuar Lopez-Reyes was arrested Thursday by U.S. Marshals working with Milford and New Haven police. He is being held in a Bridgeport, Connecticut, jail on a $3 million bond and is scheduled to appear in court on August 11. The allegations remain subject to court proceedings.
Authorities assess the alleged motive
Milford police have said the home invasion was not believed to be a random act of violence. Investigators described the attack as potentially targeted, although authorities have not publicly explained why the residence may have been selected or identified a suspected motive.
“Not a random act of violence.”
Police have said additional arrests are possible as the investigation continues. Officials have not released further information about whether other people were involved or what may have preceded the shooting.
Victim remembered as investigation continues
Frederick Raymond Werner is survived by his wife, sister, two daughters and three grandchildren. An obituary described him as someone who enjoyed golf, boating, time by his pool and the ocean. The account said the water was among his favorite places and a source of peace and happiness.
“Fred embraced life to the fullest.”
The arrests mark significant developments in the case, but the investigation remains active. Prosecutors and police are expected to continue reviewing the circumstances of the alleged home invasion as both defendants proceed through court.
| Number | Key Point |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Barias-Florimon was arrested in the Bronx after a two-month investigation. |
| 2 | Frederick Raymond Werner was killed during the June 3 Milford home invasion. |
| 3 | Werner’s wife was also shot and remained hospitalized while recovering. |
| 4 | Barias-Florimon faces multiple felony charges and is being held without bail. |
| 5 | A second defendant, Stuar Lopez-Reyes, is held on a $3 million bond. |
Summary
Authorities have arrested both suspects alleged to have entered the Milford home and opened fire on its occupants. The death of Frederick Raymond Werner, the serious injury to his wife and the arrests of Ivan Barias-Florimon and Stuar Lopez-Reyes are central to the ongoing prosecution. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances and possible targeting behind the attack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Milford case?
Ivan Barias-Florimon, 24, was arrested in the Bronx by a regional U.S. Marshals task force. Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25, had previously been arrested in connection with the case.
What happened during the home invasion?
Police allege that the two suspects entered a Milford residence on June 3 and began shooting. Frederick Raymond Werner was killed, and his wife was shot in the head.
What charges does Barias-Florimon face?
He faces felony murder, conspiracy to commit murder, home invasion, attempted murder and first-degree assault on an elderly person. He was ordered held without bail and is due back in court on August 18.
