Shrewsbury, MA – A man is dead following a reported altercation that escalated into gunfire near Jordan Pond in Shrewsbury on Thursday morning.
According to Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson and Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr., officers received a 911 call shortly before 9 a.m. from someone involved in the altercation. Dispatchers reported hearing what sounded like gunshots during the call before the caller became unresponsive.
Police said officers arrived on scene quickly, provided aid to the victim, and facilitated transport to UMass Medical Center, where the man later died from his injuries.
Authorities said the suspect fled but was located a short time later inside a nearby residence using drone technology. With assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Special Tactical Operations Team and the Air Wing, law enforcement reported achieving a peaceful resolution when the suspect surrendered without further incident. He remains in custody at the Shrewsbury Police Station and is expected to be arraigned Friday in Westborough District Court.
The investigation is ongoing with the Massachusetts State Police Detectives, the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office, and Shrewsbury Police Detectives, supported by multiple local police agencies. Police said the Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Services Section and K-9 Unit are also assisting.
Authorities have not yet released the names of either the victim or the suspect. Officials have asked the public and media to respect the privacy of the victim’s family as the investigation continues.
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