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A 12-year-old boy in Hartford, Connecticut, was shot after throwing a snowball at a car on Wednesday (January 22). The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. near Capitol Avenue and Park Terrace. The boy, who was with an 11-year-old friend, was struck multiple times but sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for treatment.
According to Hartford Police Lieutenant Aaron Boisvert, the car involved in the shooting looped the block before firing at the children. The 11-year-old was not injured in the incident. Police have yet to make any arrests, and the investigation remains active. Authorities are working to identify the car and its occupants, with video footage potentially aiding the investigation.
Community members, including Garfield Haylett, expressed their dismay over the shooting. Haylett, who was nearby when the shooting occurred, told WFSB, "We can’t have this happening in our community."
Nick Lebron, director of the after-school program the boy attended, described him to the Hartford Courant as "full of joy, full of hope."