Norwich - The city police department is posting a reward of $25,000 for information leading to solving the homicide of Tynel Hardwick, who was shot and killed in 2008 while standing in front of Rumors Bar, at 88 Boswell Ave.

Hardwick died on Oct. 10, 2008. Recently, the New London County Cold Case Squad  joined the investigation being conducted by the Norwich Police Department's Detective Division. A statement released on behalf of Chief Louis J. Fusaro Sr. said that additional credible information has been uncovered by the investigators, but further facts and leads are needed.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has authorized the $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the Hardwick's murder.

Anyone with information regarding this homicide should call Norwich police's cold case investigators, Sgt. Poore or Detective Curtis, at (860) 886-5561.