Authorities are investigating after a teen was shot near a playground in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Police responded to Crompton Park shortly before 8p.m. on Friday after the city's gunshot detection device was activated.
STAY IN THE KNOW
 |
Watch NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. |
 |
Get Boston local news, weather forecasts, lifestyle and entertainment stories to your inbox. Sign up for NBC Boston’s newsletters. |
Officers found a 16-year-old boy shot near the playground of the park. He was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have not identified the young boy and have not released any additional details.
Get top local stories in Boston delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC Boston's News Headlines newsletter.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Worcester Police.
