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Boy, 15, Shot On First Day of School In Hartford: Reports

On the same day when Hartford schools welcomed students back to the classroom, he was shot late Tuesday afternoon.

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Hartford police are investigating a shooting on the first day of school Tuesday in which a 15-year-old male was hit.
Hartford police are investigating a shooting on the first day of school Tuesday in which a 15-year-old male was hit. (Patch Graphics)

HARTFORD, CT — Tuesday was the first day of school for most students in Connecticut's capital city, but for one 15-year-old boy, it also meant a trip to the hospital after being shot.

Fortunately, multiple media reports indicate the boy will recover, and the injuries are non-life-threatening.

According to WFSB Channel 3, the shooting incident happened in the area of 54 Washington St., Hartford, shortly before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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WFSB reports the boy was alert and conscious when officers arrived.

WTNH Channel 8 said the shooting victim was quickly taken to a local hospital for treatment and the investigation is ongoing.

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For the full WFSB report, click on this link.

For the full WTNH Channel 8 report, click on this link.

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