Authorities in Worcester acted on a tip-off this past Thursday, leading to the arrest of a 21-year-old man on multiple gun charges. The Worcester Police Department reported the incident occurred in Webster Square Plaza, where an officer, responding to information of a male brandishing a firearm, located a man seated next to two vehicles that matched the provided descriptions—a white Mercedes and a red vehicle.

The suspect, identified as Marcus Asamoah of Whipple St., was seen with a satchel and fit the description of the armed individual. An officer approached and instructed Asamoah to show his hands. During the interaction, the officer grabbed the satchel, which felt hard, to discreetly contain something with the weight of a handgun. Inside the satchel, the officer discovered and confirmed the presence of a loaded firearm. “The officer told Mr. Asamoah to show his hands, and grabbed the satchel, which had a hard item in it with the weight and consistency of a handgun,” as stated by the Worcester Police Department.

Arrest records indicate that Asamoah did not hold a license to carry firearms. Subsequently, he has been charged with Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License, Carrying a Firearm without a License, Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device, and Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card. This incident adds to the debates surrounding gun control and the proliferation of unlicensed firearms on the streets.

As the case develops, Asamoah faces significant legal hurdles. A search of the Commonwealth's court system will reveal the next steps in the judicial process soon to unfold for Asamoah. For those wishing to follow the official report, the Worcester Police Department has provided details on their website. As the investigation continues, further information will likely come to light regarding the circumstances of this arrest and the suspect's intent with the illegal firearm possession.