Man Found Partially Buried in Shallow Grave in Norwich's Mohegan Park Was Homicide Victim: PD

The body of a man found partially buried in Mohegan Park in Norwich was the victim of a homicide, according to police.

A man who was walking through the park Sunday afternoon found the body protruding from the ground, police said.

Police said the man saw something sticking out of the ground, took a closer look, and called police just before 4:15 p.m. because he thought it might be a person.

The victim, believed to be between the ages of 35 and 50 years old, was found buried in a shallow grave just off a walking trail, according to police. The victim died of a gunshot wound, they said.

Evidence found at the scene makes investigators believe the homicide did not happen at the park, police said.

Police have not yet been able to identify the victim.

He is described as a Black or Hispanic man with black hair and box braids. He has a goatee or short beard and is missing the top four front teeth.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Norwich Police Detective Ken Wright at 860-886-5561, extension #3159 or the Norwich Police tip line at 860-886-5561 option #4.