MILWAUKEE -- Two people were shot and killed Monday night near a popular park on Milwaukee's east side.

It happened around 11 p.m. at "Swing Park" -- which is located near the intersection of Water Street and Brady Street.

According to Milwaukee Police, a confrontation took place between two groups of people and quickly escalated into gunfire.

A 22-year-old man was fatally shot and died at the scene -- and a 17-year-old boy was also fatally shot and died at a local hospital.

Police say further circumstances regarding the shooting remain under investigation.

Police clearing scene of double fatal shooting at Swing Park. pic.twitter.com/3wEoQxw2bp — Shaun Gallagher (@ShaunGalNews) August 7, 2018

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