Police probe shooting death of 8-year-old in New Haven

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Police are investigating the shooting death of an 8-year-old boy in New Haven. Officers found him with a gunshot wound in a home on Sunday night. He was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead. The shooting is believed to be accidental, and police report no ongoing threat to the community. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are looking into the incident. The boy has not been named, and police are seeking information from the public. They encourage anyone with details to contact them directly or use their anonymous tip line.


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