15-Year-Old Shot Multiple Times In Worcester
WORCESTER (CBS) - A 15-year-old boy was shot in Worcester on Wednesday night.
The shooting happened behind some apartment buildings on Sigourney Street at about 8:20 p.m.
Neighbors tell WBZ-TV's Beth Germano they heard several shots. When officers arrived they found the victim leaning on the side of a picnic table suffering from multiple gunshots.
He was conscious and alert when police arrived and was taken to a local hospital. He is expected to survive his injuries.
Witnesses tell police the victim was sitting on the picnic table when a gunman approached him from behind and started firing. The suspect ran from the scene.
The suspect is described as a male 17-20 years old, approximately 5'8" tall, wearing a sweatshirt, black pants and carrying a backpack. Police believe there may be a second suspect but they have little information about that person.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Worcester Police.
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