On the morning of June 8, 2021, a jogger found 33-year-old Rondell Atkinson of West Haven dead at the Pease Road Playground athletic fields in Woodbridge, Connecticut. He had been shot multiple times; his wallet, cellphone, identifying items and his gray Hyundai Sonata were missing. Investigators determined Atkinson, who worked as an Uber driver, had given a ride the night before to two men who directed him to the playground intending to rob him. A struggle occurred and the two men shot him and fled in his vehicle.

The Woodbridge Police Department and Connecticut State Police identified two suspects, Rickey Traynham and Jorden Rudel. Rudel was arrested and later confessed his involvement to family members who were expected to testify. On July 11, 2021, Traynham was taken into custody and was found in possession of two firearms later linked to the shooting. If anyone knew Rondell, was in the Woodbridge area that night, or has information about the incident, please share what is known.