2-year-old boy shot in hand and foot in Monroe: police

MONROE, Conn. (WTNH) — A 2-year-old boy was shot Tuesday night in Monroe, according to police.

Monroe police and EMS responded to the intersection of Route 110 and Osborne Lane around 9:20 p.m. on a 911 call for medical assistance.

Police said the boy was shot in the hand and foot in his home on Wheeler Road. His mother tried to take him to the hospital before calling 911, according to police.

The boy was taken to Bridgeport Hospital before being transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital for further treatment. He is currently undergoing surgery for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

“Detectives are currently investigating the circumstance under which the injuries
occurred,” police said. “The investigation is active and ongoing.”

First Selectman Terrence P. Rooney released a statement Wednesday morning.

“Our hearts go out to the family and our community as the police continue their investigation of last night’s shooting incident involving a young child,” Rooney’s statement read. “I humbly ask that as concerned compassionate community members, we respect the privacy of the family and the articulate efforts of our law enforcement professionals at this time.”

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