Two Charged in 2023 New Haven Shooting Death of Young Man

WHO:

WTNH - The suspects arrested are Talin Jackson, 20, and Devin Gardner, 19, both of New Haven.

NH Register - The victims involved include 25-year-old Ramon Yates.

New Haven Independent - Detective Michael Haines was the lead investigator in the case.

New Haven Independent - Chief Zannelli provided information regarding the investigation.

WHAT:

WTNH - Talin Jackson and Devin Gardner have been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the homicide of Ramon Yates.

NH Register - Two suspects have been charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of Ramon Yates.

New Haven Independent - The shooting death of Yates is being investigated as potentially a "case of mistaken identity."

WHERE:

NH Register - The incident occurred in New Haven.

WHEN:

WTNH - The arrests of Talin Jackson and Devin Gardner occurred on a Saturday in July 2026.

NH Register - The shooting incident took place in 2023.

WHY:

New Haven Independent - The investigation suggests that the shooting may have been a case of mistaken identity.

HOW:

NH Register - The arrests were made more than three years after the fatal shooting.

(UPDATED July 15, 2026 02:49 UTC)

Talin Jackson, 20, and Devin Gardner, 19, both from New Haven, have been arrested in connection with the homicide of Ramon Yates. They are facing charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The arrests took place on a Saturday in July 2026.

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(UPDATED July 15, 2026 01:24 UTC)

Two suspects have been charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of 25-year-old Ramon Yates, which occurred in New Haven and is being investigated as potentially a case of mistaken identity. Detective Michael Haines led the investigation, with Chief Zannelli providing updates on the case. Notably, the arrests were made more than three years after the tragic incident took place.