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15-year-old boy shot in Cheektowaga Town Park

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BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — Police are investigating a shooting incident at Cheektowaga Town Park.

Police say they responded to reports of approximately 100 young people getting ready to fight at the park Saturday night.

That is when police say gunshots rang out.

According to investigators, a 15-year-old boy was shot and taken to Oishei Children's Hospital for treatment. On Monday police described the teen as stable.

Parts of the area were closed to traffic, and there was crime scene tape near the playground area.

Police ask anyone with information to contact Lt. Justin Haag at 716-686-7457 or text anonymously to TIP411 (847411). If you plan on texting your information, police say to start your message with CPDNY and then your type your message.