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Shaquille O’Neal In Worcester: Lakers Legend Says Hi To Police

He was playing at the Palladium as DJ Diesel.

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Shaquille O’Neal shows appreciation and support for Worcester police officers.
Shaquille O’Neal shows appreciation and support for Worcester police officers. (The New England PBA, Facebook)

WORCESTER, MA — A special guest made an appearance with Worcester police officers on Saturday night.

Shaquille O’Neal was performing as DJ Diesel at the Worcester Palladium during the Breakaway Music Festival. The Lakers Legend went out of his way to show appreciation for the Worcester police officers who were working the event, according to the New England PBA.

Officers of Local 911 gifted Shaq a WPD SWAT team hat, which he gladly accepted.

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