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Police Misconduct: Lawsuit, Mistrust Couldn't Come At A Worse Time For Worcester Police Misconduct: Lawsuit, Mistrust Couldn't Come At A Worse Time For Worcester
Police Misconduct: Lawsuit, Mistrust Couldn't Come At A Worse Time For Worcester A Worcester Police Officer was recently blocked by citizens as he attempted to help a woman who had been shot on May Street. It’s an example of just how strained the relationship between police and community is right now, not just here, but across the U.S. The civil fallout, stoked by George Floyd’s killing, comes at a bad time for Worcester, which is experiencing a spike in violence this summer. Largely fueled by gang warfare, there have been at least 17 shootings in the city since January, said Police Chief Steven M. Sargent. That’s a 31 percent in incidents compared to the same time peri…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Worcester Violence Spikes This Summer - Shootings Up 31 Percent Worcester Violence Spikes This Summer - Shootings Up 31 Percent
Worcester Violence Spikes This Summer - Shootings Up 31 Percent Worcester has experienced an explosion of violence this summer; crime is up by more than 30 percent compared to the last three years. Worcester Police Chief Steven M. Sargent said the sharp rise in crime is alarming, but the Worcester Police can handle it. So far this year, there have been 17 non-fatal shootings incidents involving 18 victims, police said - a 31 percent increase when compared to the last three years. In a typical year, Worcester Police would respond to 13 non-fatal shootings and 14 victims. “I want to assure the Worcester community that the police department s committed t…

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by Kristin Palpini