Worcester Police Deparment
Worcester Police Detective Bureau Investigating Shots Fired Incident at University Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/28/2025 11:29 am
On May 27, 2025, at approximately 8:09 PM, the Worcester Police Department received several phone calls reporting gunshots in the area of University Park, near the intersection of Illinois Street & Gates Street. Witnesses reported hearing between 10-12 gunshots.
Officers responded and located several shell casings in the area. Shortly after the incident, a 21-year-old victim arrived at an area hospital suffering from a graze wound to their head, which is considered non-life-threatening. Two motor vehicles were damaged from projectiles.
This investigation is ongoing. If you have information about this incident, please send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web-based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.