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Sword-Wielding Man Shot By Cops Charged At Central Mass Officer With Weapon: Police Sword-Wielding Man Shot By Cops Charged At Central Mass Officer With Weapon: Police
Sword-Wielding Man Shot By Cops Charged At Central Mass Officer With Weapon: Police Authorities have charged a 23-year-old man who was shot by Oxford police on Sunday, May 14, after officials say he tried to attack an officer with a sword.  Shawn O'Connell, of Oxford, is charged with attempted murder of the officer, assault with a dangerous weapon (sword), carrying a dangerous weapon (sword), and disorderly conduct, Oxford police said.  Related: Man With Sword Sparks Mother's Day Police-Involved Shooting Police said O'Connell walked into the middle of Main Street around 6 a.m. in front of a police cruiser. The officer had to slam on his brakes to avoid hitt…

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by Josh Lanier
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District Attorney IDs Victim In Fatal Pedestrian-Involved Car Crash District Attorney IDs Victim In Fatal Pedestrian-Involved Car Crash
District Attorney IDs Victim In Fatal Pedestrian-Involved Car Crash The Worcester District Attorney has identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a motor vehicle as she attempted to cross the street Wednesday, Jan. 13. On Thursday, Jan. 14, DA Joseph D. Early Jr. said that a 55-year-old woman died after being hit by a motor vehicle around 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Fairlawn Avenue in Oxford. The victim was Wendy Hibbard, 55, of Oxford. No charges have been filed and the name of the driver will not be released at this time, the DA said. The crash is under investigation by the Oxford Police, Central Massachusetts Law Enforce…

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by Kristin Palpini