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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:  Wednesday, April 2, 2008

HARTFORD POLICE IDENTIFY SUSPECT IN MARCH 21, 2008
MURDER OF TRACENTON COOK

(Hartford) - Detectives of the Hartford Police Department's Major Crimes Division have secured an arrest warrant for James Manson, DOB 10/112/1989, wanted for the fatal shooting on March 21st of Tracenton Cook, 16, of Manchester.

The arrest warrant, secured by Hartford Police on April 1st, charges Manson with murder, criminal use of a firearm, unlawful discharge of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, weapons in a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle under suspension.  Manson's bond has been set by a Judge at $1 million.

Manson, described as an eighteen year old Black male, 5'9", 140 lbs, with brown eyes, medium complexion and black braids, has a tattoo on his right arm "R.I.P. Darla", scars on his right cheek, and a tattoo on his right forearm "Dada" with a cross.  His last known address is 159A Sheldon Street, Hartford.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of James Manson is asked to contact Hartford Police Major Crimes Detective Seth Condon at 860-757-4265, or call the HPD's Crime Solvers Tipline 860-527-TIPS (8477).

As the firearm used in this homicide has not been recovered police consider Manson armed and dangerous, and if he is located not to approach him but to call police immediately.  Below is a previous booking photo of James Manson.

View status of Homicides in the City of Hartford in 2008

See related HPD press release of March 24, 2008 regarding the murder of Tracenton Cook.

James Manson, DOB 10/12/1989, LKA 159A Sheldon Street, Hartford

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Contact:   Nancy Mulroy, Public Information Officer, Hartford Police Department,  (860) 757-4021
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