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Robert Thompson

Case from Preston, CT dated Oct 26, 2019

Victim Details

Robert Thompson

Male

White / Caucasian

Preston

CT

2019-10-26

35

Robert

Thompson

07/08/2026

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In the pre-dawn hours of October 26, 2019, a violent encounter on a Preston, Connecticut road cut short the life of 35-year-old Robert Thompson, a White male. Thompson, a union carpenter and avid weightlifter known to his friends as 'Robbie T,' was a passenger in a vehicle when he was fatally shot in what police described as a drive-by shooting. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Route 12 and Route 2A. A 911 call from a motorist who heard gunshots alerted authorities ...
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  • Robert Thompson Obituary - Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home
  • Connecticut Post: Arrest made in CT drive-by shooting
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    Has anyone delved into the impact this has had on Robert Thompson's union community? I came across s... ...Read More
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    I stumbled upon this case recently, and it really got to me. I can’t help but feel for Robert Thom... ...Read More
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    It's really difficult to comprehend how quickly a situation can spiral into such a tragic end. I can... ...Read More
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