A 14-year-old was critically hurt after allegedly being shot in a stolen car that was found on an off-ramp on Interstate 84 East in Waterbury, police said.
Connecticut State Police said the off-ramp was closed for several hours Wednesday and reopened at about 1:45 p.m.
State troopers responded to the exit 23 off-ramp on I-84 East shortly before 5 a.m. and found a stolen vehicle had been abandoned. Police said the car had visible bullet hole damage to the back of the vehicle.
Evidence observed at the scene indicated that someone had sustained an injury, according to police. Officers later learned that a teenage boy was admitted to a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound and was in critical condition.
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Troopers said the teen is now stable. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Troop A at 203-267-2200.
State Police Western District Major Crime Detectives assumed the investigation.
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