American University Honors Slain Graduate From Trumbull

TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Kevin Sutherland, a Trumbull native who was murdered during an apparent robbery attempt last year in Washington, D.C., was honored recently by his alma mater, American University, according to the Trumbull Times

Trumbull native Kevin Joseph Sutherland was honored by his alma mater's Democrats Club recently with a banquet. The 24-year-old was slain in Washington, D.C., last year during an apparent robbery attempt.
Photo Credit: *LinkedIn*

Carol Reif

02/23/2016 4:00 a.m.

The college’s Democrats Club, of which the 24-year-old was a member, in December named their annual banquet for Sutherland, a former intern for U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, the Trumbull Times story said.

Attending the event were Sutherland’s parents, Doug and Theresa Sutherland, and U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, the Trumbull Times reported.

Sutherland was a 2009 graduate of Trumbull High School. He graduated from American University in 2013 with a degree in political science and communications and was working at New Blue Interactive in Washington as a digital strategist at the time of his death.

To read the Trumbull Times story, click here.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Trumbull-Monroe and receive free news updates.