A 16-year-old has died after a shooting in the Newhallville section of New Haven on Monday night.
Officers were called to the area of Newhall and Bassett streets for a reported shooting at about 7:30 p.m.
According to police, 16-year-old Maleak Sweets was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The shooting is being investigated as a homicide. It's the second one of the year.
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Detectives responded to the scene and found ballistic evidence. They're interviewing witnesses and are looking for possible surveillance footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 203-946-6304. You can also leave an anonymous tip by calling 866-888-8477.
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