Gregory Williams, a 42-year-old Black/African American man, was fatally shot on Connecticut Avenue in New London on the evening of February 15, 2026. Officers arrived after reports of shots fired between Prest Street and McDonald Street at about 7:19 p.m. and found Williams with a gunshot wound to his lower extremity. He was treated on scene, taken to a local hospital, and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The New London Police Department’s Detective Division is leading the investigation and has called the shooting a senseless act of violence. No arrests have been announced and police have not released information about any suspect or suspects. Officials say they are working with local, state, and federal partners and are asking anyone with information to contact the New London Police Detective Division at 860-447-1481 or submit an anonymous tip through the New London PoliceTips 411 system.

If anyone saw activity on Connecticut Avenue between Prest and McDonald streets around 7:15–7:30 p.m. that night or has information about this shooting, please come forward.