Topline: More than three years after Ramon Yates was shot in New Haven, police say two teenagers have now been charged with his murder.
Published: July 16, 2026 7:00 am ET
Randy Shaw
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NEW HAVEN, CT — More than three years after 25-year-old Ramon Yates was shot near Dixwell Avenue and West Hazel Street, New Haven police say they have arrested two suspects and charged them in his killing.
According to NBC Connecticut and WFSB, 20-year-old Talin Jackson and 19-year-old Devin Gardner, both of New Haven, were taken into custody July 11 and each charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and carrying a pistol without a permit. Bond for both suspects was set at $2 million.
Police said officers responded just after 6:30 p.m. on March 15, 2023, after multiple 911 calls reported a shooting in the area. Officers found Yates suffering from a gunshot wound, and he was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he died two days later.
Investigators said Detective Michael Haines and the department’s Major Crimes Unit continued working the case over the years and eventually developed probable cause to make the arrests. The reporting released so far does not explain what new evidence or break in the investigation led police to charge the two suspects more than three years after Yates was killed.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Two Arrested More Than Three Years After Fatal Shooting of Ramon Yates in New Haven
More than three years after Ramon Yates was shot in New Haven, police say two teenagers have now been charged with his murder.
By Randy Shaw
Published: July 16, 2026 7:00 am ET
Ramon Yates
NEW HAVEN, CT — More than three years after 25-year-old Ramon Yates was shot near Dixwell Avenue and West Hazel Street, New Haven police say they have arrested two suspects and charged them in his killing.
According to NBC Connecticut and WFSB, 20-year-old Talin Jackson and 19-year-old Devin Gardner, both of New Haven, were taken into custody July 11 and each charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and carrying a pistol without a permit. Bond for both suspects was set at $2 million.
Police said officers responded just after 6:30 p.m. on March 15, 2023, after multiple 911 calls reported a shooting in the area. Officers found Yates suffering from a gunshot wound, and he was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he died two days later.
Investigators said Detective Michael Haines and the department’s Major Crimes Unit continued working the case over the years and eventually developed probable cause to make the arrests. The reporting released so far does not explain what new evidence or break in the investigation led police to charge the two suspects more than three years after Yates was killed.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Two Arrested More Than Three Years After Fatal Shooting of Ramon Yates in New Haven
More than three years after Ramon Yates was shot in New Haven, police say two teenagers have now been charged with his murder.
By Randy Shaw
Published: July 16, 2026 7:00 am ET
Ramon Yates
NEW HAVEN, CT — More than three years after 25-year-old Ramon Yates was shot near Dixwell Avenue and West Hazel Street, New Haven police say they have arrested two suspects and charged them in his killing.
According to NBC Connecticut and WFSB, 20-year-old Talin Jackson and 19-year-old Devin Gardner, both of New Haven, were taken into custody July 11 and each charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and carrying a pistol without a permit. Bond for both suspects was set at $2 million.
Police said officers responded just after 6:30 p.m. on March 15, 2023, after multiple 911 calls reported a shooting in the area. Officers found Yates suffering from a gunshot wound, and he was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he died two days later.
Investigators said Detective Michael Haines and the department’s Major Crimes Unit continued working the case over the years and eventually developed probable cause to make the arrests. The reporting released so far does not explain what new evidence or break in the investigation led police to charge the two suspects more than three years after Yates was killed.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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