Violent Worcester Stabbing Puts Officer In Ambulance Driver's Seat

WORCESTER, MA – The violent stabbing of a teen in Worcester Monday forced a police officer to assume the role of ambulance driver while EMTs tended to the severe wounds. Police said officers came upon a large group at the intersection of Endicott and Harding streets around 5:11 p.m. Monday evening.

Police saw two males running toward a blue Honda and quickly drive away.

Upon arrival, officers found a 16-year-old male bleeding heavily from a serious stab wound to his lower back. Police provided immediate medical aid until the arrival of EMS.

Police said the injuries were so severe that one of the officers had to drive the ambulance to the hospital while EMTs worked to stabilize the victim. The teen was taken to the hospital in critical condition but is believed to have stabilized following emergency surgery.

Witnesses told police there were four people inside the Honda that was seen leaving the scene. The car was parked in the area of the incident and the victim was allegedly arguing with one of the passengers in the car. During the argument a fight erupted and the teen was allegedly stabbed. The suspect returned to the car and drove off as officers arrived.

Police found the vehicle a short time later on Vernon Street. One of the occupants, a 17-year-old male from Worcester, was identified by witnesses as the attacker. He was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and armed assault with intent to murder. Another 17-year-old was arrested on an outstanding warrant not related to the incident.

The other two occupants were not arrested but were taken to the police station for questioning. An investigation is ongoing.

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