$25K Reward Offered For Information In Fatal Hamden Shooting

HAMDEN, CT — The state of Connecticut is offering a $25,000 reward for information in connection with the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in late 2019 in Hamden.

Dennis Allen-Paige, 21, of Hamden, was shot and killed during an apparent robbery on Dec. 8, 2019, according to police.

Allen-Paige was walking home from work around 12:25 a.m. when he was approached by several men who apparently sought to rob him, according to Capt. Ronald Smith. Allen-Paige suffered a fatal gunshot wound to his upper back as he fled from the unidentified men, Smith said.

Moments later, Hamden police found Allen-Paige lying on the ground near 63 Whiting St. His wallet, which was missing when his body was discovered, was later found by a good Samaritan in New Haven and turned over to police, according to Smith.

“Although the Hamden Police Department remains vigilant, more information is needed to help in solving Allen-Paige’s homicide,” Smith said.

On Dec. 15, Gov. Ned Lamont authorized an “Offer of Reward” of $25,000. The reward will be granted “to the person or persons who shall give information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons guilty of this crime, whether found within this state or elsewhere, which reward shall be paid to the informer by the State by order of the Court before which such convictions are had.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mark Sheppard at 203-230-4047 or 203-230-4000.