On the evening of January 2, 2022, 46-year-old Darnell Thomas was fatally shot in what police described as a targeted attack outside the Mohegan Commons apartment complex at 90 North St. in Norwich, Connecticut. The shooting happened at about 9:30 p.m. Thomas, originally from New York but a frequent visitor to Norwich, was taken to William Backus Hospital and later died of his gunshot wounds.

The Norwich Police Department opened a homicide investigation and asked the public for help. Investigators encouraged anyone with information to contact Detective Chris Hawrylik or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s tip line.

If anyone has information about that night or knew Thomas’ activities in Norwich, please contact Detective Hawrylik or the department’s tip line.