WATERBURY, Conn. — A teen has been hospitalized after he was shot in the head, early Monday morning, according to police.
Waterbury police said St. Mary's Hospital notified them around 3:54 a.m. that a 14-year-old boy was dropped off at the emergency room with a gunshot wound to the back of the head.
The victim was later transferred to Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, and police said he was in critical condition.
Justin Harmon, director of communications for New Haven Public Schools said family had informed them the victim had passed away. Harmon said the victim was a student at a high school in the community and students and teachers are planning a memorial event.
An investigation is underway and officials believe the incident happened outside of Waterbury.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at (203) 574-6941 or Crime Stoppers at (203) 755-1234.
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Leah Myers is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at lmyers@fox61.com
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