A suspect has been nabbed by Worcester police in the Clarkson St shooting that left three teens hospitalized. The Worcester Police Department announced the arrest of 19-year-old Jordany Alejo, as per a Facebook post on the department's official page. Alejo, hailing from Arlington St, faces multiple charges including three counts of Armed Assault to Murder, following the Sunday night chaos that sent shockwaves through the community.
The incident occurred on April 7th around 9:11 PM, and according to police, Alejo's involvement in the shooting led to the injuries sustained by an eighteen-year-old female, a sixteen-year-old female, and a seventeen-year-old male. Police were quick to arrive at the scene after being flagged down by witnesses, rapidly providing medical assistance and ensuring the victims received hospital care. Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain scarce, but detectives are working ardently on the case.
An appeal for information has been issued by the authorities, urging anyone with knowledge about the incident to step forward with details that could aid the ongoing investigation. An anonymous text line and a web-based message service have been established to gather tips, with the department stressing the confidentiality afforded to those who come forward. Hoodline reported locals have been calling in profusely, showing a community eager to see justice served.
The investigations are far from complete, with the police calling on the public's help to unravel the motives and actions that precipitated the violence. With information still emerging, Alejo remains in police custody, as reported by Hoodline.
