Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Authorities say their initial investigation reveals a 6-year-old Connecticut boy who suffered burns to his body, including his face, was playing with fire and gasoline with at least two other children.
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Police: “There is nothing on the video portraying any of the children deliberately injuring the other.”
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Police say 6-year-old Dominick Krankall was not intentionally set on fire.
Bridgeport police and fire officials say they reviewed video from the incident back on April 24th. Investigators say it showed four young children playing together in Dominick's backyard, with at least three of them playing with fire and gasoline.
Police say there was no evidence that any of the children deliberately injured anyone.
Dominick suffered burns to his face and leg and spent more than a week in the hospital.
Police say they are still investigating.