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Thomas E. Shepherd Jr., a 25-year-old resident of Rome, NY, tragically lost his life on August 19, 2017. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when police responded to reports of gunfire in the 400 block of Woodrow Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found Shepherd on the ground with gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to Rome Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Rome Police Department identified the suspect as 35-year-old Robert Coffin, who fled ...Read More
Victim Details

Thomas E Shepherd Jr

Male

White / Caucasian

Rome

NY

2017-08-19

25

Thomas

Shepherd

11/17/2025