Keeping little hands away
This is very sad.
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A 2-year-old Jewett City child died this morning after a gun that he had picked up in his home discharged.
The child, who was not identified, received emergency care at his home and was taken to The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich. He was taken by Life Star to Connecticut Children's Medical Center, where he was declared dead at about 11 a.m.
Police responded to the 17 Green Ave., Apt. A, about 9:13 a.m. after receiving emergency calls about a possible shooting. They said one shot was fired.
Both parents and a 4-month-old were home at the time of the shooting, according to state police. Police said they have had a brief interview with the parents, who have not been identified. No charges have been filed.
The four-unit apartment house is owned by former Norwich Alderman Mark Eaton and Charlotte Eaton.
Detectives from the Eastern District Major Crime Squad are investigating.
“State police detectives will investigate this incident to determine answers to all of the questions regarding exactly what took place today at this residence,” the statement said.
This is very sad.
http://theday.com/re.aspx?re=c6364db...2-562a8781f99c
A 2-year-old Jewett City child died this morning after a gun that he had picked up in his home discharged.
The child, who was not identified, received emergency care at his home and was taken to The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich. He was taken by Life Star to Connecticut Children's Medical Center, where he was declared dead at about 11 a.m.
Police responded to the 17 Green Ave., Apt. A, about 9:13 a.m. after receiving emergency calls about a possible shooting. They said one shot was fired.
Both parents and a 4-month-old were home at the time of the shooting, according to state police. Police said they have had a brief interview with the parents, who have not been identified. No charges have been filed.
The four-unit apartment house is owned by former Norwich Alderman Mark Eaton and Charlotte Eaton.
Detectives from the Eastern District Major Crime Squad are investigating.
“State police detectives will investigate this incident to determine answers to all of the questions regarding exactly what took place today at this residence,” the statement said.