One man was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting early Sunday on Southbridge Street, according to Worcester police, who announced an investigation Tuesday.
Officers responded to two ShotSpotter gunfire alerts at approximately 2:06 a.m. Oct. 11 in the area of 350 Southbridge St., where they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds, according to a statement posted by the Worcester Police Department.
Both men were taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. One subsequently died from his injuries, police said.
The address is that of Hurricane Betty’s, a longtime adult entertainment club. Police have not said whether the shooting occurred inside the establishment, outside it or elsewhere in the immediate area.
Authorities have not released the identities of either victim or provided information about what led to the shooting. Police also have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect.
The Worcester Police Department’s Detective Bureau is investigating.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
