Jayla Heaven

Murdered
Case Description
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On July 4, 2022, 22-year-old Jayla Heaven was tragically killed in a shooting at a house party on Shultas Place in Hartford, Connecticut. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m., when a physical altercation at the party escalated, leading to gunfire. Heaven was struck by the bullets and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. A man in his 20s also sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound during the incident.

Heaven, a resident of East Hartford, was known for her radiant smile and ...Read More
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  • NBC Connecticut: Woman Killed, Man Injured in Shooting at Large Party in Hartford

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    Victim Details

    Jayla Heaven

    Female

    Black / African American

    Hartford

    CT

    2022-07-04

    22

    Jayla

    Heaven

    01/02/2025

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    Has anyone else been following Jayla Heaven’s case? I was reading about the celebration her family... ...Read More
    04/05/2024
    I can't help but think about how Jayla's passion for cooking might have become a way for her to heal... ...Read More
    10/05/2023
    I’ve been following Jayla Heaven’s case closely, like many of you, and I’m truly touched by th... ...Read More
    04/12/2023
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