New Britain police were called to a residence on Vance Street shortly before 8 p.m. on Friday after a dispatch received a report of someone who had been shot. Officers arrived to find a minor with a gunshot wound to the leg in the backyard of the home.
Victim receives medical care
The injured minor was quickly transported to a nearby hospital where doctors treated the wound as non‑life‑threatening. Hospital staff reported that the minor is expected to make a full recovery.
Investigation underway
Detectives from the New Britain Police Department’s Detective Division have taken over the case. According to investigators, several people at the scene heard the gunshot but were unable to provide details about what led to the shooting.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the department’s tip line. The investigation remains active, and authorities have not released any further details about a possible suspect or motive.
Community response
Neighbors expressed concern over the incident, noting that the area is typically quiet. Local leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining public safety and encouraged residents to remain vigilant.
The New Britain Police Department reiterated its commitment to thorough investigations and to keeping the community informed as new information becomes available.
Original reporting: NBC Connecticut (Hartford) — read the source article.
