New Britain teen shot by detective after firing at officer…

Police Pursuit Crash New Britain Connecticut in New Britain, Connecticut: A 17-year-old New Britain male was shot multiple times by a plainclothes detective on June 24, 2026, after the teen fired a gunshot at the detective during a police pursuit near Herald Square in New Britain, according to the Office of the Inspector General. The teen was taken to a local hospital, underwent surgery, and was expected to survive. The New Britain State's Attorney charged the juvenile with criminal attempt of first-degree assault, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a permit. Earlier that morning, prosecutors alleged the teen and another individual fired multiple rounds into a home in an attempted robbery, injuring a victim in the arm.