Eric Aitken, a 15-year-old student at Crosby High School in Waterbury, lost his life after being shot in the chest Saturday. Another teen was also shot in the arm. <\/p>\n
BRONX, N.Y. \u2014 The Waterbury\u00a0<\/a>community is mourning after a 15-year-old from the city was killed in a New York City shooting Saturday evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n NYPD officers reportedly responded to shots fired inside a building on Adee Avenue in the Bronx around 6:25 p.m. Another 14-year-old boy was also shot.\u00a0<\/p>\n Eric Aitken, a student at Crosby High School in Waterbury, was shot in the chest. He was taken by EMS to a hospital, where he later died.\u00a0<\/p>\n The other teen who was shot was found by officers in front of a building on Laconia Avenue with a wound to his left arm. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\n No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n On Sunday evening, Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski, Jr. issued a statement in response to Aitken’s death.\u00a0<\/p>\n “On behalf of the entire Waterbury community, I extend my deepest condolences to Eric’s family, loved ones, classmates, teachers and all those who knew and cared for him,” Pernerewski said. “The loss of a young life, especially one filled with promise, is devastating beyond words, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they endure this unimaginable pain.”\u00a0<\/p>\n Sign up for the FOX61 newsletters:\u00a0Morning Forecast, Morning Headlines, Evening Headlines<\/a><\/p>\n The mayor added that no family should ever have to bury a child and no young person should lose their life to gun violence.\u00a0<\/p>\n “This tragedy is a stark reminder of the urgent need to continue working together to address gun violence and to ensure that our children are safe, supported and protected,” Pernerewski said.\u00a0<\/p>\n He continued to note that the city stands with the NYPD as they continue their investigation and expressed optimism that Aitken’s killer will be found and brought to justice.\u00a0<\/p>\n “In the days ahead, our school district will work to ensure that counseling and support services are available to students and staff who are grieving,” Pernerewski concluded. \u00a0<\/p>\n This is a developing story. FOX61 will provide more updates when they become available from law enforcement.<\/p>\n Sean Humphrey is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at\u00a0shumphrey@fox61.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dalton Zbierski is a digital content producer and writer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at\u00a0dzbierski@FOX61.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n 1 dead after fight at Waterbury apartment building: Police<\/a><\/p>\n Willimantic police investigating death of an infant<\/a><\/p>\n Do you have a story idea or something on your mind you want to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at\u00a0newstips@fox61.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n HERE ARE MORE WAYS TO GET FOX61 NEWS<\/p>\n Download the FOX61 News APP<\/p>\n iTunes:\u00a0Click here<\/a> to download<\/p>\n Google Play:\u00a0Click here<\/a> to download<\/p>\n Stream Live on ROKU:\u00a0Add the channel from the ROKU store<\/a> or by searching FOX61.<\/p>\n Stream Live on FIRE TV: Search \u2018FOX61\u2019 and click \u2018Get\u2019 to download.<\/p>\n FOLLOW US ON\u00a0X<\/a>,\u00a0FACEBOOK<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0INSTAGRAM<\/a><\/p>\n