Published February 20. 2021 11:25PM
Ed Stannard, New Haven Register
NEW HAVEN At 8:30 p.m. Feb. 6, New Haven recorded its sixth homicide of the year, when Kevin Jiang was shot to death on Lawrence Street.
Unlike the five homicides preceding it, the crime made national headlines because Jiang was a Yale student. It s a fact that brought a level of attention that the other slayings didn t receive.
Mayor Justin Elicker said while Jiang s killing has brought the most media attention, it s important for us to underscore the loss of other members of our community and that tragedy, as well, and all of these losses impact the city and in turn the university.
Death of New Haven man, 21, declared city s 7th homicide of the year
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The New Haven Police Department at 1 Union Ave.Ben Lambert / Hearst Connecticut Media
NEW HAVEN A 21-year-old city man found dead Monday has been declared the seventh homicide victim of the year in New Haven, according to police.
His passing, initially considered an untimely death, has now been declared a homicide.
“All updates will follow as more information is gathered,” Kendall said. “The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the New Haven Police Department Investigative Services Division at (203) 946-6304. Tips and all information can be provided anonymously.”