A 24-year-old man is in critical condition after what police are calling an accidental shooting in New Britain on Thursday night.
Police said they received a 911 call at 10:31 p.m. reporting a man had been shot within the home at 78 Bond Street and learned that it happened as two friends were handling a loaded gun.
Officers provided aid until medics arrived and brought the victim to a Hartford area trauma hospital, where he is reported to be in critical condition.
Jordan Reberio, 19, of Bond Street in New Britain has charged with criminal possession of a firearm, unlawful discharge of a firearm and first-degree assault in connection with the shooting.
The New Britain Police Department and the New Britain State’s Attorney’s Office are investigating and anyone with information about the shooting should call New Britain Detective Paul O’Connor 860-826-3135.
