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The multiple violent acts began on Friday, Feb. 5, with shootings at the homes of a New Haven Public Schools teacher, a New Haven Public Schools administrator, and continued with the shooting death of the Yale student around 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, said the New Haven Police.
Police said the fatal shooting occurred on Lawrence Street between Nicoll Street and Nash Street. Killed was Kevin Jiang, age 26, who most recently resided in West Haven.
At the time of his death, Jiang was a graduate student attending Yale School of Environment as a member of the class of 2022. He would have turned 27 years old this week, police said.
"To those who continue to perpetrate these crimes: you undermine the safety of our residents and yourselves," said New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. "We, as a community, will not stand for this and we will be relentless in efforts to provide justice for all of the victims, their families and loved ones."
Detectives ask anyone with information to contact the New Haven Police Department at 203-946-6304. Callers may remain anonymous or submit tips anonymously by calling 1-866-888-8477.
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