13-Hour Standoff Ends: Worcester Shooting Suspect Captured

Worcester Police Department successfully deescalated a 13-hour standoff with a suspect who had shot two people earlier in the day, fired at police, and barricaded himself in his home. The police waited out the suspect, using time to their advantage, and eventually apprehended him with the help of their police dog. The suspect and the gunshot victims are expected to survive. The incident is being treated as a domestic situation, and the suspect is likely to face charges of attempted murder. The police utilized technology, mental health professionals, and communication with family members to resolve the situation peacefully. Residents in the area were evacuated or asked to shelter in place but have since returned to normalcy.