Worcester sees 87% reduction in number of homicides in 2025

Two homicides were reported in Worcester last year, the lowest number in 40 years, according to the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer.

Shootings caused both homicides, which took place in June, according to a spokesperson for the Worcester Police Department.

The first homicide happened on June 18 on Beacon Street and was related to a domestic dispute, the spokesperson said. No other details were provided…

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