Otis Lee Powell

Murdered
Case Description
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On May 17, 2014, at approximately 9:43 p.m., New Haven police responded to reports of gunfire near 465 Winthrop Avenue, close to Whalley Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered 44-year-old Otis Lee Powell Jr. suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body. Powell was promptly transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators determined that Powell had been shot at the doorway of TJ’s Custom Designz, a business located at the scene. Witnesses ...Read More
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  • Obituary for Mr. Otis Lee Powell Jr. | Keyes-Hallman Funeral Home

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    Victim Details

    Otis Lee Powell

    Male

    New-haven

    CT

    2014-05-17

    44

    Otis

    Lee Powell

    01/01/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else been following the case regarding Otis Lee Powell Jr.? I’ve been diving into the d... ...Read More
    10/07/2023
    It's been over nine years since Otis Lee Powell Jr.'s tragic death, and his case remains unresolved.... ...Read More
    06/16/2023
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