An eight year old boy died after he was shot during a New Year eve celebration in northeast Delhi Usmanpur area, police said today. The incident took place at around 11 pm and police were informed by hospital authorities when the boy was taken there. The initial investigation revealed that the boy was shot during New Year eve celebrations organised near his residence, a senior police officer said. Witnesses claimed they heard the sound of firecrackers going off and later found the boy lying unconscious, the officer said. The boy was declared brought dead at a nearby hospital, the police officer added.