CHELSEA, Mass. (WHDH) — A suspect is on the run after two men were shot Wednesday night in Chelsea.

Officers responding to Chestnut Street found both men – ages 18 and 27 – suffering from gunshot wounds to the leg, police said.

Paramedics took the men to Massachusetts General Hospital, where they are expected to be OK.

The suspect was seen fleeing from the scene, police said.

Detectives added that they do not believe this was a random attack.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Chelsea police at 617-466-4800.

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