Police have an arrest warrant for the man they say shot and killed a woman and critically injured another woman in New Britain on Monday.
The warrant charges 45-year-old Christopher Raye with murder in the death of 30-year-old Bryana Raye.
Officers responded to Prospect Street around 3 a.m. Monday for a call about a possible domestic violence-related disturbance. It was reported that a woman was suffering from possible gunshot wounds inside of a home.
They found Raye suffering from gunshot wounds inside the home.
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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."
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According to city officials, a second woman was also found. She was transported to the hospital to be treated for an apparent gunshot wound. She is currently in critical condition.
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.
The warrant carries a $1 million bond. It is not clear if Raye is in custody.
The New Britain Police Department is investigating with help from Connecticut State Police and the New Britain State's Attorney's Office. Anyone with information is asked to call Lt. James Krolikowski at (860) 826-3131.