Mark Mulongo was 16 when he was fatally shot in his driveway on Shelton Avenue in Newhallville, New Haven, on the evening of May 29, 2023. A sophomore at Hillhouse High School, he was described as a good student active in his community; his mother is from Congo and the family had lived in their home for six years.

Police say the shooting occurred about 8:25 p.m. as Mark sat in a vehicle in the driveway. He was found with a gunshot wound and taken to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he later died. The New Haven Police Department opened a homicide investigation, canvassed the area, and urged anyone with information to come forward. Reports note investigators were examining the possibility of mistaken identity and that Mark was not known to be involved in any trouble.

No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests were announced. If anyone knew Mark or saw activity on Shelton Avenue that evening, please share what you remember to help the investigation.