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Teen caught in crossfire at Milwaukee park

The boy was standing near the basketball courts
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MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy was shot after being caught in the crossfire of two other men Tuesday night.

The incident happened at approximately 8:50 p.m. at McGovern Park near 51st Street and Custer Avenue.

Milwaukee police said the boy was standing near the basketball courts when two other men began to shoot at each other.

The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to be OK.