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crime1 year ago

"Manhunt for Worcester Murder Suspects After Mother and Daughter Fatally Shot"

A manhunt is underway for 27-year-old Dejan Belnavis, who is suspected of shooting and killing a mother and her 11-year-old daughter inside a parked car in Massachusetts. The Worcester Police Department has issued a warning that Belnavis should be considered armed and dangerous, and is wanted for charges connected to the murder. A second individual has been arrested in connection with the homicide, and the investigation is ongoing.

via ABC News|
#crime#manhunt#massachusetts
crime-and-safety1 year ago

"TikTok Challenge Linked to Multiple Kia Thefts, Police Warn"

The Worcester Police Department warned Hyundai and Kia owners about a series of car thefts related to the "TikTok Kia challenge," with 24 Hyundai and 12 Kia vehicles stolen in Worcester since Nov. 1, 2023. The thefts have been concentrated in specific areas, and the department advised owners to contact their dealership for updates, use steering wheel clubs, park in well-lit areas, install a battery disconnect switch, lock all windows and doors, and consider installing a GPS tracking device.

via MassLive.com|
#car-thefts#crime-and-safety#hyundai
crime2 years ago

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.

via Worcester Telegram|
#crime#deescalation#domestic-situation
crime2 years ago

13-hour Worcester standoff ends with suspect's arrest after shooting and K9 confrontation

A 24-year-old man, identified as Caleb Boateng, barricaded himself in his house in Worcester, Massachusetts, leading to a 13-hour standoff with the police. Boateng shot and injured two family members and fired at officers with an unlicensed handgun. After multiple attempts to communicate with Boateng, he was eventually struck in the shoulder by gunfire and taken into custody with the help of a K9 unit. Boateng was hospitalized and is expected to survive. The injured family members were also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Charges are expected to be filed against Boateng, including assault with a dangerous weapon and attempted murder.

via MassLive.com|
#barricade#crime#hospitalized