An 18-year-old male has died after being injured in a shooting in Worcester on Tuesday night.
The teen was rushed to a local hospital after a 10:25 p.m shooting in a residential neighborhood on Gage Street, according to police.
Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots as people were leaving a Fourth of July celebration at a nearby park, according to The Telegram and Gazette. The victim was found lying on the ground, and a large crowd had formed around him by the time police arrived.
About a half hour later, a second shooting was reported in the area of Shrewsbury and Lyon streets.
Police said a 19-year-old male was shot after a dispute with another male on Shrewsbury Street. He was taken to an area hospital and his wounds are not believed to be life-threatening.
Authorities did not say if the incidents were connected.
No arrests have been made at this time. The investigation into both shootings is ongoing.