David Grullon Jr., 42, faces charges including second-degree manslaughter and illegal firearm possession after allegedly firing a shot through the wall of his Danbury, Connecticut townhome, killing his neighbor Victor Quispe on January 7, 2026.​
Incident Details
Quispe, 37, was eating dinner on his couch when a bullet from Grullon’s adjoining unit struck him in the torso. Police found matching bullet holes in both walls, food on a table, and a Winchester 9mm Luger in Grullon’s home. Grullon called Quispe twice with no answer, told Quispe’s arriving fiancée it was an “accident,” then fled, leaving his young children behind.​
Arrest and Charges
Grullon turned himself in on January 15 after eight days on the run, providing a statement to police. He was held on $1 million bond, facing additional counts of risk of injury to a child due to the children present. Prosecutors noted he was a convicted felon prohibited from possessing guns and was already out on bond for assault and witness intimidation.​
Defense Claims
Attorney Gene Zingaro described the shooting as a tragic accident, with Grullon “handling the firearm and shocked that it went off.” The men were friends, and Grullon panicked due to his prior legal issues. A plea hearing is set for February 2.​
Victim Background
Quispe worked as a barber, supported his family, and awaited his first child with fiancée Marilyn Mejia. Memorials appeared at his home and barbershop, with Mejia expressing grief over losing her partner.​
