In a quiet Plainville, Connecticut neighborhood, the life of 13-year-old Nolan James DeRosier, a Caucasian male, came to a tragic and sudden end on the evening of Sunday, February 12, 2023. Emergency services were called to a residence on South Washington Street shortly before 6:40 p.m. following a report of a shooting. Inside the home, family members were present when a single gunshot tragically claimed the young boy's life.
According to police, the event was unwitnessed, as Nolan was alone in the room at the time the shot was fired. Law enforcement officials have stated that they do not suspect foul play in the incident and do not believe there was any criminal aspect to the gunfire. As a result, there have been no arrests made, and no suspects have been identified. The investigation has focused on how the firearm was accessed, with preliminary information suggesting that the gun may have been properly secured within the home. The community was left mourning the loss of a fun-loving and much-loved son, brother, and friend.
