Crime & Safety
Child Hospitalized After Being Struck By Gunfire In New Britain: PD
Shots were fired outside, and the victim was indoors on the second-floor at the time, according to the city.
NEW BRITAIN, CT — A child is in stable condition after being struck by gunfire early Monday.
The incident happened Monday around 6 a.m. Police responded to the area of 48 Konstin Place after receiving reports of shots fired outside a residence, officials said.
Officers found damage to the residence consistent with gunfire, along with evidence in the roadway and parking area.
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A juvenile inside a second-floor residence had been struck by the gunfire, police said.
The victim, who was alert and conscious, was taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for treatment. According to the city, the victim remains in stable condition. Officials did not release the victim’s age.
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The New Britain Police Department Detective Division is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Capt. Matthew Butkiewicz at 860-826-3120.
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