In the early morning hours of July 23, 2016, the life of 25-year-old Cameron Chapman, a Black male from Waterbury, Connecticut, was tragically cut short. His body was discovered inside a car just before 6 a.m. at the intersection of Dikeman and Willard Streets. Responding to a report of an unconscious man covered in blood, police arrived to find that Chapman had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
His death was officially ruled a homicide.
Chapman was last seen alive at approximately 3:15 a.m. that same morning. A graduate of Crosby High School, he was known for his love of football and his passion for writing lyrics as a lyricist. He was a father and a dedicated worker, holding jobs at Community System Inc. of Torrington and the Bidwell Center to provide for his family. His loved ones remember him as a well-liked individual, making the circumstances of his death all the more perplexing to them and to investigators.
To date, no arrests have been made in connection with Cameron Chapman's murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into his death remains ongoing. In an effort to generate new leads, the State of Connecticut has authorized a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his death. Authorities continue to appeal to the public for assistance, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward and help bring a measure of peace to Chapman's grieving family and friends.
