Crime & Safety
Police Search for Suspect Who Shot 16-Year-Old Boy in the Back
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Lincoln Street in Worcester Saturday evening.
WORCESTER, MA—Police are looking for a suspect who shot a teenager in the back on Lincoln Street Saturday evening.
On Saturday, Oct. 1, around 7:43 p.m. police responded to the area of 267 Lincoln St., where someone had reportedly been shot. Police found the victim, a 16-year-old male, at the hospital, where a friend had driven him. The victim was suffering from a single gunshot wound to the back, and his injuries were considered non-life threatening.
Officers at the scene interviewed several witnesses and recovered ballistic evidence. During the investigation, police learned that a suspect is described as possibly a male, with a medium complexion, thin build and approximately 6 feet tall. After the shooting, the suspect was seen running toward McKinely.
The investigation is ongoing.
If anyone has information about this incident they can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at 508-799-865.
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