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Tense Standoff Ends After 13 Hours; Central Mass Man Accused Of Shooting Family Captured Tense Standoff Ends After 13 Hours; Central Mass Man Accused Of Shooting Family Captured
Tense Standoff Ends After 13 Hours; Central Mass Man Accused Of Shooting Family Captured A 24-year-old Worcester man is in custody after he kept police at bay outside of his house for 13 hours in an armed standoff on Friday, July 7, authorities said.  Police were called to 51 Colby Ave. around 8:30 a.m. after getting reports of a shooting. Authorities said a man and woman — both related to the shooter — were wounded in that incident.  Related: Accused Gunman Barricaded Himself Inside Worcester Home But soon after officers arrived, the man became agitated, drew a pistol, and opened fire on police, authorities said.  The suspect took shots at police several times, and officers…

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