Hartford Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Albany Avenue Shooting
Hartford police have arrested 21-year-old Xavier English in connection with the fatal shooting of 49-year-old Colin Roberts. English faces charges of murder and carrying a pistol without a permit following an incident that occurred on Albany Avenue in early March.
Details of the March 12 Shooting
The incident took place around 7 p.m. On Thursday, March 12, in the 800 block of Albany Avenue. According to an arrest warrant, English and a woman were cleaning a trailer in the driveway of her residence when Colin Roberts, who the woman referred to as “Snaggah,” arrived at the scene.
Police reports indicate that Roberts arrived drunk and attempted to start a fight with the woman. Despite multiple requests from both the woman and English to leave and go home, Roberts refused. The situation escalated into a verbal argument between English and Roberts, which eventually turned into a physical altercation.
Surveillance footage captured the sequence of events following the fight. While Roberts returned to the trailer with the woman, English was seen entering the first floor of the residence. He emerged shortly after with a firearm, pointed it at Roberts, and fired, according to the Middletown Press.
Investigation and Arrest
Responding officers pronounced Roberts, a resident of Windsor, dead at the scene. The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions took over the investigation immediately following the shooting.
Xavier English was located and taken into custody on Wednesday, April 1, through a joint effort between the Hartford Police Violent Crimes Unit and the United States Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force. Following his arrest, English was transported to the Hartford Police Detention Facility.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
English has been formally charged with murder and carrying a pistol without a permit. He was arraigned at state Superior Court, where he is currently being held on a $1 million bond, as reported by WFSB.
- Suspect: Xavier English, 21, of Hartford
- Victim: Colin Roberts, 49, of Windsor
- Incident Date: March 12, 2026
- Location: 834 Albany Avenue, Hartford, CT
- Charges: Murder, Carrying a pistol without a permit
- Bond: $1,000,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the victim in the Albany Avenue shooting?
The victim was 49-year-old Colin Roberts of Windsor, Connecticut.
What led to the shooting?
According to police warrants, the shooting followed a drunken altercation where the victim allegedly tried to start a fight with a woman and subsequently engaged in a physical fight with the suspect, Xavier English.
When was the suspect arrested?
Xavier English was arrested on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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