Worcester law enforcement officials arrested a man after multiple gunshots were detected by the ShotSpotter system. The gunfire was reported on Tuesday at 12:24 AM near Harlem St., according to a press release from the Worcester Police Department.
The Crime Gun Intelligence Unit, with help from the ATF, investigated a shooting incident near the I-290 highway. Their efforts led them to secure a warrant for a residence on South Harlem St, where they seized a handgun with a "Glock switch," an illegal conversion device. Kavont Kelly, already in custody for unrelated car break-ins in the Salisbury St area, now faces several charges. These include possession of a machine gun, possession of ammunition without a license, and other firearm-related offenses, as reported by the Worcester Police Department.
Mr. Kelly is facing charges for carrying a modified gun that fires rapidly, like a machine gun, in a crowded neighborhood. This comes as the city struggles with rising gun violence, leading police to focus more on illegal firearms, as stated by the Worcester Police Department.
