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A 22-year-old woman who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head earlier in the week has died from her injuries
New Haven resident Ciera Jones was shot at around 2:42 p.m., Monday, July 5, on Truman Street in New Haven, police said.
She was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital and was listed in critical condition before dying, New Haven Police said.
New Haven mayor Justin Elicker confirmed Jones' death in a statement released on Thursday, July 8.
"I canvassed the area with police Tuesday evening, and this loss of life is heartbreaking. Our nation is experiencing a surge in gun violence, and New Haven is no different."