A 12-year-old girl who was among the four people who were injured in a drive-by shooting in Hartford Thursday night has died, according to police.
The girl, 12-year-old Secret Pierce, of Hartford, was shot in the head and abdomen, police said. was initially listed in critical condition but died at 7 a.m. Friday, police said.
An 18-year-old man is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert said officers responded to Huntington Street on a ShotSpotter activation.
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The 18-year-old was found on the side of the road near the girl, who was inside a parked vehicle, according to police.
A 16-year-old male and a 23-year-old man were shot and took themselves to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not life-threatening, according to police.
Boisvert said the 12-year-old, "likely had nothing to do with it." Officers believe the three males who sustained gunshot wounds were the intended targets.
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The 12-year-old was a student in a Hartford public school and the school department said it will have increased support services throughout the day Friday.
Authorities said video surveillance in the area captured footage of a vehicle driving by and shooting at the three men. Police don't know if gunfire was returned. Officers are working to release a vehicle description to the public.
The Major Crimes Unit is investigating. Detectives have been door-knocking and reviewing surveillance video as a part of their investigation.
Boisvert described the incident as "very tragic and a very unfortunate incident." Police believe the girl lives in the area and said her mother has been notified.
Police believe the incident was targeted.
