(New Haven, CT) - New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney John P. Doyle, Jr. announced today that on January 28, 2026, a jury in New Haven Superior Court found Treyvon Battle, age 35, of New Haven, guilty of the crime of Murder, in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-54a, Assault in the First Degree, in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-59(a)(5), Criminal Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-217(a)(1), and Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 29-35(a). The Honorable Maureen M. Keegan presided over the jury trial.
According to evidence introduced at trial, on May 27, 2017, the defendant, who was 26 at the time, shot two men, Garian Suggs, 26, and Norman Boone, 27, on Dickerman Street in New Haven. Suggs suffered a gunshot wound to the neck from which he recovered. Boone was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.
State’s Attorney Doyle would like to extend his gratitude to the New Haven Police Department for their thorough investigation. The New Haven Offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) assisted in the investigation. The State of Connecticut Division of Scientific Services (DSS) offered invaluable assistance in analysis of evidence.
The case was prosecuted by Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Seth R. Garbarsky and Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Melissa R. Holmes, who were assisted by Inspector Michael Mastropetre.
Sentencing is scheduled for April 7, 2026 in New Haven Superior Court.