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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.
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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.
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Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Worcester Police.
