12-Year-Old Boy Shot After Throwing Snowball at Car in Hartford

Police report the child sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the shooter remains unidentified as the investigation continues.

A 12-year-old boy in Hartford, Connecticut, was shot after a snowball he threw hit a car on Wednesday, January 22.
The vehicle reportedly circled back to chase the children before firing multiple rounds, striking the 12-year-old but missing his 11-year-old companion.
The injured boy was taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, and his injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Hartford police are actively investigating, reviewing video footage, and attempting to identify the vehicle and its occupants.
Community members have expressed outrage over the incident, calling for action to prevent such violence in their neighborhoods.