Every year, nearly 3000 children and teens die from gunfire, and nearly 14,000 are injured.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

3-year old girl injured by gang crossfire in Connecticut

A 3-year old was with her mother in Bridgeport, Connecticut, when they got caught in the crossfire of a gang shooting, where a gunman opened fire on a man on the street, shooting around 25 rounds, according to a witness.

The girl was injured in the buttocks but is expected to recover.

UPDATE (5/13/12):  According to a follow-up news video, the toddler's name is Caitlin Gordon, and her mother as Partina Murphy.  A 20-year old young man was also shot in the hand.  The incident happened in front of an elementary school.

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