Dante Bobby Smith, a 38-year-old man, was brought to Midstate Medical Hospital in Meriden, Connecticut, with a gunshot wound around 6:00 p.m. on April 10, 2021, and later died of his injuries. The shooting was reported to have occurred on West Main Street.

Investigators quickly focused on Dante’s brother, Anthony Smith. During an interview with detectives Anthony admitted involvement and said he accidentally shot Dante with a rifle. He was arrested on April 14, 2021, and charged with second-degree manslaughter with a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, and tampering with evidence. Police reported finding rifle ammunition and a pistol at Anthony’s residence; he is a convicted felon and was held on $500,000 bond. Police said the investigation remained ongoing and additional charges were anticipated.

Does anyone have information about the incident on West Main Street or memories of Dante that could help clarify what happened?