STAMFORD — Stamford police officers rushed to the Super 8 Hotel on Grenhardt Road Monday morning after reports of gunfire, where they found a 59-year-old man shot dead.
The call came in at approximately 10:40 a.m., sending patrol division officers to the hotel at 32 Grenhardt Road.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Angel Samaniego, a Stamford resident, with a gunshot wound.
Emergency Medical Services personnel pronounced him deceased at the scene.
The Stamford Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit, led by Sgt. Luis Serna, is actively investigating the homicide.
Authorities have not released any information about suspects or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
As the hunt for answers continues, police urge the public to come forward with any information that could assist in the case.
People can contact Serna directly at 203-977-4417 with any relevant details.
In an effort to gather tips while protecting the identity of informants, the department encourages the use of Tip411.
This service allows individuals to send anonymous text messages to the police.
To submit an anonymous tip via cell phone, text the keyword StamfordPD followed by the tip information to 847411.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
For inquiries, Captain Thomas Scanlon and Lieutenant Douglas Deiso are the points of contact and can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 203-977-4060.
