$25K Reward Offered In 2022 Fatal Stabbing Of SCSU Student: Police

NEW HAVEN, CT — Eight months ago, Nico Saraceni, a 29-year-old Southern Connecticut State University student, was fatally stabbed on Whalley Avenue.

Now, police announced that a $25,000 reward has been offered in the as yet unsolved slaying.

At the time, in October 2022, New Haven Chief of Police Karl Jacobson said that the killing was "not a random act of violence."

It was late on a Monday night when cops were called to Whalley Avenue, between Whittlesey and Osborn avenues, and found Saraceni, who'd been stabbed. Taken to Yale New Haven Hospital, he died from the injuries, police said at the time.

In a statement issued by SCSU President Joe Bertolino at the time, he said the university community was "deeply saddened by the death of one of our students."

Saraceni, who'd attended Keene State University in New Hampshire and was a Newtown High School grad, transferred to Southern in the fall of 2021.

Detectives from the New Haven police Major Crimes Unit have been leading the investigation.

In announcing the $25,000 reward, police wrote: "Let's come together to support our community and help bring justice to the family of Nico Saraceni."

Police are asking for any information that can lead to an arrest of the perpetrator.

"If you have any information, please don't hesitate to share it," cops wrote on Facebook. "Remember, together we are stronger."

Police ask that any witnesses who have not yet spoken with the Police contact the New Haven Police Department Investigative Services Division at 203-946-6304. Callers may remain anonymous or submit tips anonymously by calling 1-866-888-TIPS(8477), or text “NHPD plus your message” to 274637 (CRIMES).