Two Teenagers Injured From Separate Shootings In Central Mass, Police Say

Two teenagers were hospitalized in two separate shootings that happened over the weekend in Worcester, authorities said.

A Worcester police officer was bitten several times attempting to make an arrest.
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David Cifarelli

06/13/2022 1:00 p.m.

First, a 15-year-old boy was shot on Vernon Street around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, Worcester Police said. He was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Then, 17-year-old boy was shot in the area of Orne Street after police responded to a ShotSpotter activation just before 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, police added. He was also taken to the local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Both investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (508) 799-8651 text an anonymous tip to 274637 TIPWPD.

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