Crime & Safety

Man Shot In Worcester Park Avenue Robbery: Police

The shooting happened Wednesday afternoon near Pleasant Street. The victim was hospitalized after the robbery.

Worcester police closed Park Avenue Wednesday afternoon following a robbery and shooting.
Worcester police closed Park Avenue Wednesday afternoon following a robbery and shooting. (Neal McNamara/Patch)

WORCESTER, MA — Worcester police are investigating a violent robbery along Park Avenue that ended in a shooting.

Police responded to near the AutoZone just north of Pleasant Street at around 5 p.m. after a report of an armed robbery.

They found the 41-year-old victim at the scene, and determined that he had been robbed by another man, who opened fire after the robbery. The victim was taken to a local hospital, but Worcester police did not immediately provide an update on his condition.

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The shooter fled after opening fire, and Worcester police did not immediately announce any arrests related to the violence.

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