Crime & Safety
West Haven Woman Sentenced In Fatal Shooting In New Haven
The woman was convicted of murder following a trial in connection with a fatal shooting in New Haven, according to officials.
WEST HAVEN, CT — Brianna Triplett, 32, of West Haven, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in connection with a fatal shooting in 2021 in New Haven, New Haven State’s Attorney John P. Doyle Jr. announced Tuesday.
A jury convicted Triplett of murder on Feb. 7 following a trial in New Haven Superior Court.
Triplett’s conviction stems from the shooting death of a 29-year-old woman on March 16, 2021, in New Haven, according to Doyle.
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Doyle said evidence presented at trial showed that the victim was fatally shot in the back by Triplett during a fight.
“The New Haven State’s Attorney’s Office expresses its gratitude to the New Haven Police Department for their dedication and investigative efforts on this case,” officials wrote in a news release.
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