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Makhi Mazon

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the summer of 2023, the life of a Black / African American teenager, 17-year-old Makhi Mazon, was cut tragically short. On the evening of July 31, shots rang out on Newport Drive in Waterbury, Connecticut. When police arrived, they found the young man suffering from gunshot wounds to his chest. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment. For days, he fought for his life as his condition worsened, and he was eventually transferred to Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, where he succumbed ...Read More
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  • fox61.com: Teen dies from injuries in Newport Drive shooting, suspects arrested: Waterbury police
  • NBC Connecticut: 2 men arrested in connection to murder of Waterbury teen: police
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    Victim Details

    Makhi Mazon

    Male

    Black / African American

    Waterbury

    CT

    2023-07-01

    17

    Makhi

    Mazon

    Yes

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone, I've been trying to wrap my head around something in the tragic case of Makhi Mazon. I... ...Read More
    11/13/2024
    I keep thinking about Makhi Mazon's community. Just imagine the ripples this tragedy has sent throug... ...Read More
    02/22/2024
    Does anyone know if there is more detail about the relationship between Makhi and those arrested? It... ...Read More
    10/25/2023
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