Crime & Safety
Two Teens Hospitalized After Shooting At Framingham McDonald's: Police
They were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a news broadcast.
FRAMINGHAM, MA - Two teenage boys were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a double shooting early Thursday morning at a Framingham McDonald's drive-thru.
Police responded to the incident at 12:30 a.m. at the fast food restaurant at 343 Cochituate Rd. on Route 30. They were said to be on the scene for hours during the early morning, with several cruisers at the drive-thru area. State police also were called to investigate.
Police said an 18-year-old had chest wounds and a 19-year-old suffered a leg injury. Both injuries are considered to be non-life threatening. were taken to UMass Medical Center in Worcester.
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"There were two individuals who suffered gunshot wounds," said Lt. Rachel Mickens, the spokesperson for the Framingham police department. "Both individuals were transported to local hospitals, suffered from non life-threatening injuries. We believe that these people are known to each other."
One car was towed from the scene and another from an area hospital, according to a news report.
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The seating area of the restaurant closed at 11 p.m., but the drive-thru is open 24 hours a day.
One teen was taken to UMass Medical Center in Worcester, while the second was taken to Tufts Medical Center.
The investigation is ongoing.
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