Robert Faulk-Dill, a 21-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on the front porch of a home in the 100 block of Maple Street in New Haven, Connecticut. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including to his head and back. After the shooting, he was transported to a hospital where he died about 90 minutes later on June 25, 2018. At the time of the incident, a power outage had rendered the city's ShotSpotter system inoperable.
Some residents in the area reported hearing the
gunfire that led to Dill's death. The New Haven Police Department has asked for the public's assistance, urging anyone who may have witnessed the crime or has valuable information to contact them. Investigators have not publicly identified any suspects, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the homicide.
In the years following his death, his mother, Nikki Dill-Lee, has organized community events to honor his memory and to speak out against violence. These events have included a "Justice for Rob 'Stop the Violence'" block party and a back-to-school giveaway, reflecting his love for children. The family continues to seek justice for his unsolved murder.
