Shooting Of Boy In Hartford Linked To Snowballs: Reports: UPDATE

HARTFORD, CT — City police are investigating the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Hartford Wednesday night.

According to WFSB Channel 3, the boy was shot multiple times in the area of Capitol Avenue and Park Terrace and was rushed to the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford.

The shooting happened at about 7:15 p.m., WFSB reported.

Fox 61 reported that the boy is expected to survive after suffering non-life-threatening injuries.

According to WVIT Channel 30, citing police, the boy was shot because it was alleged he was throwing snowballs at cars and the gunman was retailiating.

The Hartford Police Department Major Crimes and Crime Scene divisions are investigating.

For the full WFSB Channel 3 report, click on this link.

For the full Fox 61 report, click on this link.

For the full WVIT Channel 30 report, click on this link.