UPDATE: Police arrested a 16-year-old boy on May 14, in connection with a May 7 shooting in Crompton Park.
Police arrested the boy for an outstanding warrant.
The original story appears below, published May 8.
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WORCESTER – Worcester Police responded to a potential shooting around Crompton Park around 7:45 PM on Friday, May 7.
Officers arriving on the scene found a 16-year-old gunshot victim around the playground area.
Officers provided medical attention until paramedics arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Worcester Police Detective Bureau is investigating the shooting and asks for members of the public to assist with information about the shooting.
Police ask anyone with information to contact detectives through one of the following methods:
- Send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message
- Send an anonymous web based message at worcesterma.gov/police
- Call the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651