WORCESTER – Police seek help from the public in the investigation of a fatal double shooting on Tuesday, March 5.
The shooting took place near Lisbon Street and Englewood Avenue shortly after 3 PM.
The victims of the shooting have not been identified, but police did release that the pair are mother and daughter. Both were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Both were pronounced dead at the hospital.
Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to contact the Worcester Police Department Detective Bureau through one of the following methods:
- Send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message
- Send an anonymous web-based message at worcesterma.gov/police
- Call the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651
The city released a joint statement from City Manager Eric Batista, Mayor Joe Petty, Interim Police Chief Paul Saucier, and Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools Dr. Rachel Monarrez on Wednesday that said the following:
“Today we mourn the senseless loss of two Worcester residents, a mother and daughter whose lives were taken far too soon and far too tragically.
Collectively, we ask for patience and privacy on behalf of the victims’ family and friends and for the Worcester Public Schools who are grieving the loss of a student. An act of such violence has no place in our City.
The residents of Worcester deserve better, and we will stand alongside our community in sorrow and solidarity. Our appreciation goes out to the members of the Worcester Police Department, the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office, and to all first responders who assisted.
Worcester is a resilient community, and we know that our residents will lovingly embrace the victims’ family and friends as we work toward healing from this traumatic event.”
