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Two people, including 10-year-old, shot near Congress Avenue in Waterbury

The injuries sustained by both victims were non-life threatening, according to officials. Anyone with info is asked to call (203) 574-6911.

WATERBURY, Conn. — Police are investigating Thursday night after two people were shot, including a 10-year-old.

Officers responded to the area of Congress Avenue shortly before 7:30 p.m. on a shots fired complaint and were told two parties were possibly injured.

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Evidence of shots fired was discovered in the roadway, but no victims, according to a release.

Two victims arrived at Waterbury Hospital with gunshot wounds a short time later.

A 21-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 10-year-old child sustained gunshot wounds to the rib area, police said.

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The injuries were non-life threatening, and both victims are still in hospital, according to officials. 

Suspect information was not immediately available, but investigators are working late as the investigation is active and ongoing.  

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Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at (203) 574-6911 or Crime Stoppers at (203) 755-1234.

This is a developing story. FOX61 will provide more information as it becomes available.

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