Westborough man charged in Worcester shooting

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Westborough man charged in Worcester shootingWORCESTER – A Westborough resident has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of an unidentified male on Dec. 7 in Worcester.

At about 8:32 a.m., a Worcester Police officer was in the area of Honey Farms at 101 Highland Street when he came across a shooting victim. The officer radioed for assistance and rendered medical aid to the 31-year-old victim, the department said on Facebook

The victim was transported to a hospital by ambulance, but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, according to police.

Samuel Peckham, 28, who was at the scene of the shooting, was placed under arrest. Peckham has been charged with assault and battery with a firearm and armed assault to murder.

Worcester Police Department will release more information as soon as it becomes available.

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