'A Night of Comedy' With Lenny Clark, Artie Lange, to Benefit Officer Tarentino's Family

WORCESTER, MA—Nationally recognized comedians Artie Lange and Lenny Clark are headlining an event in June to benefit fallen Auburn Police Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr.'s family.

Officer Tarentino was shot several times and killed during a traffic stop in Auburn in the early morning hours of May 22, ending in a shootout later that day that resulted in the death of the alleged killer. Several memorials and a fund have been set up in memory of Officer Tarentino.

The Auburn Police Association is hosting a "Night of Comedy" on Sunday, June 26, at 7 p.m. at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Tickets are $150, $100 and $50.

Tickets go on sale on Thursday, June 9, at Mechanics Hall and online.

Anyone interested in buying reserve tickets can contact Auburn Police Sgt. Fred LaFlash at 508-864-8771; Leicester Sgt. Paul Doray at 774-696-1166; Massachusetts State Police Trooper John Fraioli at 508-726-6441; or Worcester Police Sgt. Mark Sawyer 508-397-3890.

Checks should be made out to the Tarentino Benefit Fund, and all proceeds benefit the family.