Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal New London Shooting

A 28-year-old New London man is facing murder charges in connection with a fatal shooting in New London last August.

Keith Ramel Delvalle has been arrested and charged with murder, criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, unlawful discharge of a firearm, criminal use of a firearm and commission of felony with a firearm.

Delvalle is accused of shooting and killing 29-year-old Jesus Pinero of Norwich at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Prest Street in New London.

Pinero was found lying in the road with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, where he later died, according to police.

Investigators believe Delvalle fled the scene following the shooting.

He’s being held by the New York City Police Department and will be extradited to Connecticut.

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