Victim Identified in Fatal Shooting in Malden

MALDEN - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Malden Chief of Police Kevin Molis have confirmed that the victim of the fatal shooting that occurred last night in Malden has been identified as Jaden Brito-White, 18 of Malden.

On December 29, 2020, at approximately 7:03 p.m., Malden Police responded to a report of a shooting that had occurred on Bowdoin Street. Upon arrival, officers located Jaden Britto-White suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Preliminary investigation suggests that Mr. Britto-White was standing outside of his apartment building when two males allegedly approached him and shot him.

This is an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police assigned to that office and the Malden Police Department.