WORCESTER – Police arrested a local man on Wednesday, May 29, on attempted murder and firearm charges.
Police responded to reports of shots fired near Madison Street at around 12:30 AM on Monday, May 27. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered evidence of a shooting.
Shortly after 1 AM, police learned that medical personnel at a local hospital were treating a shooting victim.
According to the Worcester Police Department, officers from its gang unit identified a suspect in the shooting, Christopher Quiles, 24, of Worcester, on Fremont Street at around 5 PM on Wednesday.
Police say Quiles fled after seeing officers, but was arrested after a pursuit.
Quiles faces charges of:
- Armed Assault with intent to Murder;
- Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License;
- Carrying a Firearm without a License;
- Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Dwelling;
- Witness Intimidation;
- Assault and Battery by Firearm; and
- Defacement of Property.
Editor’s note: The information provided in this report is based on recent events as described by police. The claims within are allegations by police which may be challenged by the accused in court.
