Two teens shot dead in Middletown park

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Two teenagers were shot and taken to a hospital Wednesday night, the Middletown Police Department said.

The shooting happened at Smith Park on Tytus Avenue around 11 p.m.

Police said a 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg and taken to Atrium Medical Center for treatment.

Police said officers were notified shortly afterward that a 14-year-old boy was in the Kettering emergency room and said he had also been shot while in the park.

Police said both boys are expected to be fine.

The Middletown Independence Day Festival was taking place at Smith Park at the time of the shooting.

It is unclear what exactly led to the shooting.

No one has been arrested so far.

Police have not released any information about possible suspects.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Detective Bender at 513-425-7735 or 513-425-7700.