In the early morning hours of May 5, 2023, the life of 45-year-old JiTu Cambuke Garrett, a Black male from Meriden, Connecticut, was tragically cut short in New Haven. The fatal incident unfolded around 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Vernon Street, where Garrett was shot following what authorities believe was a dispute. Responding officers found him at the scene with gunshot wounds.
Garrett was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital, but his injuries proved to be too
severe, and he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. The New Haven Police Department's Major Crimes Unit immediately launched a homicide investigation, canvassing the area for potential witnesses and evidence. At the time, authorities appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the person or persons responsible for Garrett's death.
As of early 2024, the investigation into the death of JiTu Cambuke Garrett remains ongoing. Law enforcement officials have not publicly identified any suspects or announced any arrests in connection with the case. The incident was one of several homicides that occurred in New Haven in 2023, leaving a family and community to mourn the loss of a man described in his obituary as a beloved son and brother with a passion for culinary arts.
