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Local man arrested in connection with second homicide of year in city in less than a week
WORCESTER — Police are investigating the second killing in less than a week and have arrested a local man in connection with the second homicide of the year in the city.
Antonio Canales-Martinez, 26, is charged with armed assault to murder, assault and battery with a firearm, aggravated assault and battery with serious bodily injury and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling.
At 7:40 p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched for shots fired on Southgate Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a man lying on the sidewalk, according to police.
Police immediately began to render aid and the victim was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The Crime Scene Unit safely processed the firearm. This incident is under investigation by the Detective Bureau.
Canales-Martinez is expected to be arraigned Monday, June 23, in Central District Court.
This is the second homicide of the year and the second in less than a week. The first homicide was Wednesday, June 18.
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