Worcester Police Department

This morning, at approximately 5:40 a.m., Worcester Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a residence in the city following a report that a female had been stabbed. Upon arrival, first responders located the victim suffering from life-threatening injuries believed to have been inflicted by a sharp instrument. Officers, firefighters, and paramedics immediately provided medical aid at the scene. The victim was quickly transported to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

Officers at the scene quickly identified a potential suspect. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit responded to continue the investigation. Investigators gathered additional evidence at the scene, including information about the vehicle the suspect had fled in, and immediately began efforts to locate the suspect. The investigation led officers beyond Worcester into surrounding communities, including Auburn and Milford. Police departments in the area were notified and provided with information about the suspect and the vehicle.

At approximately 2:00 p.m., Milford Police received an alert through their Flock License Plate Reader system, which led them to the suspect's vehicle. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody and later transferred to Worcester Police custody. The suspect has been charged with Armed Assault with Intent to Murder.

The Worcester Police Department would like to thank Worcester EMS, the Worcester Fire Department, the Massachusetts State Police, Auburn Police, Milford Police, and the Worcester County District Attorney's Office for their assistance with this incident and the subsequent investigation.

Due to the domestic nature of this incident, no further information is being released at this time.