HARTFORD, Conn. — The father of the 6-year-old Hartford boy who shot himself in the hand with a pistol found in the yard has been arrested, FOX61 confirmed and was first reported by the Connecticut Post.
Cameron West, 41, was arrested Wednesday and charged with risk of injury to a minor, officials said. He was released after posting a $100,000 bail.
Police officers responded to a call around 1:15 p.m. to the 200 block of Martin St. in Hartford on Wednesday.
Hartford police Lt. Aaron Boisvert said that day that it was “an accidental shooting” after the 6-year-old found the gun outside while playing outside. He said the boy picked it up and shot himself in the hand inside the home.
Boisvert said three other children were at the home at the time of the shooting. No other injuries were reported.
The boy has since been released from the hospital.
This arrest was made based on preliminary information. The investigation is ongoing.
West is due in Hartford Superior Court on Thursday.
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