Central Mass Man, 31, Shot and Killed In Worcester; 28-Year-Old Charged: Police

A 31-year-old man who was shot in Worcester Wednesday morning, Dec. 7, has died, authorities said. Officials charged a 28-year-old Westborough man with his death.

Worcester Police Department
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Josh Lanier

12/07/2022 3:02 p.m.

Police responded to a call for medical help just before 8:30 a.m. at 101 Highland St. near Honey Farms and found the man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest, Worcester authorities said. Paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital, but doctors were not able to save him. Officials did not release the man's name.

Samuel Peckham was charged with assault and battery with a firearm and armed assault to murder, authorities said. He is expected to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon.

Court records said the men had a verbal argument that got out of hand.

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