A 17-year old who was shot in New Haven on Sunday night has died, according to police.
Police have identified the teen as Kieron Jones. A memorial for Jones has continued to grow on Orchard Place, the spot where he was shot and killed.
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WATCH HEREAt around 8:57 p.m., New Haven Police responded to a phone call reporting a shooting on Orchard Place, between Orchard Street and Charles Street.
When officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old New Haven male who had been struck by gunfire.
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SIGN UP The victim was then transported to Yale New Haven Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives from the major crimes unit are leading the investigation, and ask that any witnesses who have not yet spoken to authorities call the New Haven Police Department at 203-946-6304.
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