Bridgeport Boy Burned By Gasoline Ball Was Victim Of Bullies, Family Says

Dominick Krankall was burned around 4 p.m., Sunday, April 24 in Bridgeport, according to a GoFundMe page.

Bridgeport police responded to Louisiana Avenue on a report of a child burned, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management for Bridgeport.

The police department, who said a group of four unsupervised youths were lighting things on fire with gasoline, declined to confirm the boy was burned by the group, citing an ongoing investigation.

“Preliminary reports indicate that up to four unattended children were seen playing with gasoline and lighting objects on fire,” Appleby added.

• See Earlier Story: Bridgeport Child Seriously Injured While Playing With Gas, Police Said

The GoFundMe page, created by the boy's sister, Kayla Deegan, said one of the kids -- who had bullied him in the past -- covered a ball in gasoline, lit it on fire, and threw it at him. 

"All in a matter of SECONDS. Dom has second and third-degree burns on his face and leg. He’s going to be scarred for life mentally and physically," she wrote.

The family is currently attempting to raise funds to find a new home "because it is not safe here."

"Even though Dominick can’t talk because he’s in a lot of pain and all swollen, he said to my mom, “Please don’t take me back there,” Deegan said.

To date, the fund has raised more than $82,000 of a $50,000 goal.

The child is being treated at the burn unit at Bridgeport Hospital.

To donate to the fund, click here. 

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