Crime & Safety
Worcester Police Seek Stabbing Suspect
The man reportedly walked up behind another who was walking on the street, and stabbed him in the arm.
WORCESTER, MA — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly walked up to a man walking on Salem Street, stabbed him in the arm, and ran away.
Around 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, Worcester police responded to a local hospital, where a man who had been stabbed walked into the emergency room. Officers met with the 24-year-old victim, who had a stab wound to his arm.
Investigations found that a man was walking on Salem Street near Franklin Street when he was approached by a man, approximately 5'9" with muscular build wearing a black ski mask and in all black clothing. The victim said the man came up behind him and slashed him on the arm with a knife, after which he ran east down Franklin Street. The victim walked to the hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
This investigation is still active as police are working to identify the suspect involved, anyone with information about this incident 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 508-799-8651.
