Gunshot grazed head of 21-year-old in Worcester
The department received multiple calls at about 8:09 p.m. Tuesday of gunshots in the area of University Park by the intersection of Illinois Street and Gates Street.
Witnesses reported hearing between 10 to 12 gunshots, a Worcester Police Department spokesperson said.
A 21-year-old arrived at a nearby hospital with a graze wound to their head shortly after the shooting, according to the spokesperson. The wound is considered non-life-threatening. Police did not release the 21-year-old's name.
Officers at the site found several shell casings.
Two vehicles were also damaged by bullets in the shooting.
The incident is currently under investigation.
The Worcester Police Department is asking anyone with information to send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.
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