For Immediate Release: 8/25/2022 2:08 pm
On Wednesday, August 24, 2022 police received a ShotSpotter alert for the area of 2 Perry Avenue. Officers on scene discovered that a suspect, later identified as Jose Sanchez, engaged in three separate altercations with three individuals. During two of these incidents, the suspect threated the victims with a gun. One victim was held at gunpoint by Mr. Sanchez and punched with a closed fist. There were no other reported injuries. Witnesses on scene told police they heard gunshots. Officers were given a detailed description of the suspect and located him on Vernon Street.
Officers recovered ballistic evidence in the vicinity and seized the firearm.
Jose Sanchez, of 6 Preston Street, Worcester was charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Firearm) x2, Assault and Battery, Unlawfully Carry Firearm, Unlawfully Carry a Firearm Loaded, Discharge Firearm within 500 feet of a Dwelling, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony.
