UPDATE: Detective have arrested 26-year-old Tajawn Boutwell-Campbell of Worcester, the man found with a gunshot wound on Monday. During the investigation, Boutwell-Campbell gave differing accounts of the incident.
Police believe he shot himself while in his vehicle on Elizabeth St.
Boutwell-Campbell faces charges of Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of the Dwelling, Improperly Storing a Firearm, Receiving Stolen Property over $1,200, Carrying a Firearm without a License, Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License, Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card, and Misleading a Police Investigation.
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department [WPD] is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon on Elizabeth St.
Officers were dispatched to the area of 31 Elizabeth St. just before 4 PM. When they arrived to the scene, a 26-year-old male was found with gunshot wounds to his leg.
Medical aid was given to the man and he was transported by EMTs to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and there’s limited suspect information.
If anyone has information about this incident they can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web based message at worcesterma.gov/police.
Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.
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