WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - A 22-year-old man was shot in Worcester shortly before midnight Thursday, according to police.

Officers are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and did not release information about the man’s identity or condition.

Police taped off parts of a neighborhood by I-290 and Route 9 overnight as an investigation got underway.

First responders were originally called to the area of Catharine Street around midnight where a scene was soon established.

Officials could be seen taking photos around the neighborhood while placing evidence markers during the overnight hours.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to send an anonymous text to 274637 or a web message at worcesterma.gov/police, or call 508-799-8651.

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

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