Sentence Handed Down In 2019 Hamden Murder Case

HAMDEN, CT — A 23-year-old New Haven man was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Corey Gomes in Hamden in 2019, according to State's Attorney John P. Doyle Jr.

Pharoh Jackson, who pleaded guilty to murder in September to Felony Murder, was sentenced by the Honorable Gerald L. Harmon in New Haven.

From Doyle's announcement:

According to court records, on December 27, 2019, the defendant fatally shot the victim during a robbery. During the course of their investigation, the Hamden Police Department learned that prior to the homicide, Jackson had arranged to purchase marijuana through another individual with the intention of robbing the marijuana dealer at gunpoint. At the time of the transaction, Jackson produced a firearm and shot the victim during a struggle between the two men. When interviewed by members of the Hamden Police Department, Jackson admitted to shooting the victim during the attempted robbery.

State’s Attorney Doyle extends "his condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Gomes. Additionally, Doyle thanked the Hamden Police Department for its investigative efforts.

The case was prosecuted by Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Seth R. Garbarsky and Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Alexander C. Beck, who were assisted by Inspector Michael Mastropetre.