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Otis Powell

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the early morning of Thanksgiving, November 23, 2023, the life of Otis Powell, a 30-year-old Black / African American man from West Haven, was tragically cut short. The fatal incident unfolded just before 1 a.m. in New Haven, Connecticut, as patrons were making their way out of the Terminal 110 nightclub located on Sargent Drive. Powell suffered a gunshot wound in the chaotic moments outside the club.

Responding to the sound of gunfire they heard while on patrol in the area, New Haven ...Read More
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  • WTNH.com: West Haven man shot dead outside New Haven nightclub
  • NBC Connecticut: Police ID man killed on Thanksgiving morning in New Haven
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    Victim Details

    Otis Powell

    Male

    Black / African American

    New Haven

    CT

    2023-11-23

    30

    Otis

    Powell

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I’m really feeling for the Powell family and their loss. I can’t stop thinking ... ...Read More
    12/04/2024
    I've been following the tragic case of Otis Powell’s passing, and I just can't stop thinking about... ...Read More
    06/03/2024
    I really can't stop thinking about Otis Powell and the tragic events of that Thanksgiving morning. I... ...Read More
    05/16/2024
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