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On Friday, Nov. 20, police arrested Messiah Amankwah, 18, of Worcester and charged with murder in the shooting death of a boy in October, police said.
*A second man has been charged in connection to the killing. On Saturday, Nov. 21, police arrested Lopez Carrasco, 23, of Spencer, and charged him with accessory after the fact to murder, police said.
The shooting happened on Oct. 24 around 8:30 p.m. Police were called to the Wendy’s on Park Avenue and found a boy who had been shot. The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The victim was not identified publicly by Worcester Police.
While an arrest has been made, the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Worcester Police at (508)799-8651.
*The article has been updated to include a second arrest in connection to the homicide.
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