Police: 2 arrested in connection to Super 8 motel shooting in upstate New York

Police say 59-year-old Angel Samaniego was found dead Monday morning with a gunshot wound. Officials have ruled his death as a homicide.

Rose Shannon

Oct 17, 2024, 3:56 PM

Updated 56 days ago

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Two people have been arrested in connection to the killing of a Stamford man at a Super 8 Motel in Stamford.
Police say 59-year-old Angel Samaniego was found dead Monday morning with a gunshot wound. Officials have ruled his death as a homicide.
Moises Alejadro Candollo-Urbaneja, 22, and Gregory Marlyn Galindez-Trias, 24, were taken into custody in Rensselaer, New York.
Samaniego's personal belongings were found in their possession, authorities say.
The suspects are being held on a $2 million bond for having stolen property in New York and on a warrant from Stamford police for larceny for the theft of Samaniego's vehicle following the homicide, authorities say.
Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to contact Sgt. Luis Serna at 203-977-4417. Tips can be sent anonymously by texting StamfordPD and the tip information to 847411 (tip411).