WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Police took two minors into custody Friday afternoon in connection with a daylight shooting incident in Worcester.

An officer working an off-duty detail near Hope Avenue said he heard multiple gunshots and saw the two juveniles flee from the scene on foot just before 3 p.m., according to a release issued by the department

The two minors were pursued and taken into custody after officers allegedly found firearms tucked into their waistbands.

Around the same time, a man was dropped off at an area hospital for treatment of an apparent gunshot wound.

There is no word on that person’s condition at this time.

The investigation remains ongoing.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS for updates online and on-air.

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