A man who is accused of stabbing and killing his wife and shooting his mother-in-law in New Britain on Monday was taken into custody and appeared in court on Wednesday.
A man who is accused of stabbing and killing his wife and shooting his mother-in-law in New Britain on Monday has been taken into custody.
Christopher Raye, 45, has been charged with the murder of 30-year-old Bryana Raye. He was arrested on Tuesday night and taken into custody after he was spotted walking on the Berlin Turnpike.
They found Bryana Raye suffering from several stab wounds.
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New Britain EMS arrived to provide medical treatment, but city officials said she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Friends of Bryana Raye tell NBC Connecticut Christopher Raye is her husband.
The Hospital for Special Care said Bryana Raye was an employee. They released the following statement: "Bryana Raye was a cherished and admired member of our staff and we are devastated by this tragedy. Our hearts go out to her family and she will be in our thoughts as we continue the work she was so dedicated to."
According to the arrest warrant, a second woman had been shot in the shoulder. She was in critical condition when she was transported to the hospital.
Friends tell NBC Connecticut the second victim is Bryana Raye's mother.
In addition to murder, the arrest warrant also charges Christopher Raye with first-degree assault with a firearm, risk of injury, illegal discharge of a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, and criminal use of a weapon.
Raye faced a judge Wednesday morning. The judge set his bond at $1 million.
During the court hearing, a state prosecutor said Raye has a lengthy criminal record dating back to 1997, which includes strangulation, kidnapping, burglary, and threatening convictions.
Raye's appointed public defender said Raye has lived in Connecticut his whole life and he has struggled with mental health issued and drug addiction. He said Raye has no means to post bond.