On April 11, 2022, Thomas E. Haughawout, a 76-year-old man from New Philadelphia, OH, was tragically shot and killed in his apartment. The incident was reported to have occurred around 6:30 a.m., when one of Haughawout's neighbors heard a loud bang and requested a welfare check. Upon arrival, authorities discovered Haughawout's body and determined that he had been shot.
The New Philadelphia Police Department quickly launched an investigation into the incident.
Detective Captain Ty Norris stated that they believed this was an isolated incident and not a random act of violence. According to the investigation, the perpetrator was known to Haughawout, and there was no danger to the general public. The police department released Haughawout's name to the public in hopes of gathering information that could lead to the identification of the suspect.
As of the latest updates, the investigation is still ongoing, with detectives interviewing known associates of Haughawout to gather more information. The police have urged anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist in the investigation. The case remains open, and authorities continue to work diligently to bring justice for Thomas E. Haughawout.
