WORCESTER, Mass. – A tragic incident unfolded in Worcester, Massachusetts, when a woman and her daughter were fatally shot while sitting in a parked vehicle on a local street. The heartbreaking event took place on Englewood Avenue in the city’s Columbus Park neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon, prompting swift response from law enforcement officers.
Upon receiving a distress call shortly after 3 p.m., officers rushed to the scene at 1 Lisbon St. to discover the victims with serious gunshot wounds inside the parked vehicle. Despite efforts to save them, the woman and her daughter were pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Their identities have not been disclosed to the public.
The crime scene, marked by more than three dozen evidence markers, painted a grim picture of the violent act that had unfolded in the normally peaceful neighborhood. Worcester police Lt. Sean Murtha expressed shock at the unusual level of violence, stating that such incidents are rare in the city. Residents echoed this sentiment, with Bob Shepard describing the neighborhood as quiet and family-oriented, making the tragedy even more unexpected.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots ringing out, shattering the calm atmosphere of the community. Maureen Morales, another resident, described the area as close-knit and friendly, emphasizing how the incident had shattered the sense of security among neighbors. Law enforcement officers combed the scene for clues, focusing their attention on a gray Nissan SUV parked on Englewood Avenue that bore the evidence of the brutal shooting with multiple bullet holes on its windshield and driver’s side.
As the investigation into the shooting intensifies, no arrests have been made yet in connection with the tragic deaths of the woman and her daughter. The community mourns the loss of two lives in a senseless act of violence, hoping for swift justice to be served. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the need for continued efforts to ensure the safety of all residents in the neighborhood.