The Worcester Police Department's Gang Unit and Crime Gun Intelligence Unit have arrested an 18-year-old male for firearm violations after responding to a distress call regarding a potential firearm threat. On Monday night, units in Harrington Way area were patrolling after receiving reports of a firearm being brandished by a vehicle's passenger. According to the official press release from the Worcester Police Department, their detectives identified two individuals who matched the suspect's descriptions—dressed completely in black and wearing ski masks.
As the detectives approached, the suspects fled, leading to a chase. According to the police department, Shiloh Labadie, one of the apprehended suspects, stumbled during the pursuit, exposing a firearm on his person. After he fell, detectives found another firearm beside a phone that Labadie said belonged to him. The Worcester Police reported that neither firearm was legally licensed to Labadie, who now faces multiple charges, including carrying a firearm without a license and improper storage of a firearm.
Upon arriving at the crime scene, Worcester's Crime Scene Unit began processing and securing the recovered firearms. The search for the second suspect involved in this incident is still ongoing, with Worcester Police actively seeking information that might lead to an arrest. Anyone with relevant knowledge or details can direct their information to the Worcester Police Department.
