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Paramedics treated a 15-year-old and 23-year-old for non-life-threatening injuries and took them to an area hospital, Worcester police said.
Officials then canceled the event and cleared the park to investigate the shooting.
Initial reports say the gunshots came from near Salisbury and Boynton Streets around 6 p.m. Police believe the two who were shot were innocent bystanders and not involved in any dispute.
Worcester police ask anyone with information to contact investigators at 508-799-8651.
The shooting comes a day after eight people were shot during a shootout at Boston’s Caribbean Festival in Dorchester just before 7:45 a.m. Six were taken to the hospital for treatment, Boston police said. Two were grazed by bullets and declined medical treatment.
All the injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Three men were arrested in the shooting.
Gov. Maura Haley said in a statement on Monday that her administration is committed to fighting the issues of gun violence.
I’m heartbroken over the gun violence that occurred this weekend in Boston and Worcester amid proud celebrations of culture, community and joy. This comes as the city of Springfield faces a devastating spike in violence this summerMy thoughts are with the victims, their families and the entire communities that have been impacted by these senseless shootings. I’m deeply grateful for the heroic efforts of law enforcement, public safety personnel and first responders whose quick actions have saved lives.
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