Aaron Robinson, 15, a Black/African American male from New Haven, was fatally shot on April 15, 2025, in the Hill neighborhood. Police were alerted by a gunfire detection system shortly after 3 p.m. and found him in a yard off Greenwood Street, between Legion and Sylvan avenues; he was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators said the attack appeared targeted, and early accounts described multiple assailants, some masked, who struck in broad daylight near his home.
Officers canvassed the area for video and witnesses while family members and neighbors gathered in grief. Loved ones remembered Aaron as energetic, funny, and community-minded, a teen with big plans, as hundreds came to a vigil to mourn and demand answers. Police and city leaders urged residents to share information to prevent retaliation and help solve the case.
As the weeks passed, authorities continued to emphasize that the shooting was not random but have not publicly detailed a motive. As of the most recent reporting, detectives had not announced any arrests, and they continued to ask the public for tips to move the investigation forward.
