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16-year-old killed in New Haven shooting

16-year-old Maleak Sweets was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The shooting is being investigated as a homicide.

Maleak Sweets, age 16

Lost to gun violence on January 29, 2024 in New Haven, Connecticut. Photo sources: Contributed photo; Facebook. News sources:.

Family calls for justice and end to youth gun violence

The family of Maleak Sweets are now demanding justice and change to prevent another teen from the same fate.

New Haven police investigate 2nd fatal shooting of the year

On Tuesday morning, police identified the victim as 16-year-old Maleak Sweets. The homicide is the second in the city of New Haven so far 

16-year-old boy killed in New Haven shooting

Police Tuesday identified the person killed in a shooting Monday night as 16-year-old Maleak Sweets, a spokesperson said.

Malik Sweet House

Malik Sweet House, a distinguished name in the realm of Indian sweets and confectionery since 1952 was founded by Shri K.K. Malik five years after he moved