New Haven Man, 35, Found Guilty in 2017 Murder, Assault

Treyvon Battle convicted of killing Norman Boone, injuring Garian Suggs

Published on Feb. 2, 2026

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A New Haven Superior Court jury has found Treyvon Battle, 35, guilty of murder, first-degree assault, criminal possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a permit in a 2017 shooting incident that left one man dead and another injured.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and public safety in the New Haven community, as well as the importance of the judicial process in holding perpetrators accountable for violent crimes.

The details

According to evidence presented at trial, on May 27, 2017, Battle, who was 26 at the time, shot and killed 27-year-old Norman Boone and injured 26-year-old Garian Suggs on Dickerman Street in New Haven. Suggs suffered a gunshot wound to the neck but recovered, while Boone succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

  • The shooting occurred on May 27, 2017.
  • Battle is set to be sentenced on April 7.

The players

Treyvon Battle

A 35-year-old man from New Haven who was found guilty of murder, first-degree assault, criminal possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a permit in a 2017 shooting incident.

Norman Boone

A 27-year-old man who was killed in the 2017 shooting incident.

Garian Suggs

A 26-year-old man who was injured in the 2017 shooting incident but recovered from his gunshot wound to the neck.

John P. Doyle, Jr.

The State's Attorney who announced the guilty verdict against Treyvon Battle.

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What they’re saying

“We must hold those who commit violent crimes accountable for their actions.”

— John P. Doyle, Jr., State's Attorney (Patch.com)

What’s next

Battle is set to be sentenced on April 7.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing challenges New Haven faces in addressing gun violence and the importance of the judicial process in ensuring perpetrators of violent crimes are held responsible for their actions.