CT CT - Javed Akhtar, 32, East Windsor, 28 Feb 2007 *found slain outside workplace*

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2007 murder of EW convenience store owner still under investigation

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On February 28, 2007, Javed Akhtar was found slain outside his place of business, the One Stop Convenience Store located at 68 Depot Street in East Windsor. Investigation revealed that Mr. Akhtar, age 32, was shot in the course of an apparent robbery attempt.

The State of Connecticut has authorized a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this homicide.

The case is being investigated by the East Windsor Police Department in conjunction with the Connecticut State Police, Central District Major Crime Unit, and the Office of the State's Attorney for the Judicial District of Hartford and the Cold Case Unit in the Office of the Chief State's Attorney.

Anyone with information about the homicide of Javed Akhtar should:

• Call the East Windsor Police Department at 860-292-8240.
• Call the Cold Case Unit tip line at 860-548-0606 or toll-free at 1-866-623-8058.
• Write to the Cold Case Unit, P.O. Box 962, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
• Or you can follow this link to email the Cold Case Unit