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Vehicle Strikes Sturbridge Hotel as Police Investigate Reported Shooting

State and local investigators and the county district attorney are collecting evidence to determine whether the shooting report and the SUV crashing into the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel are connected.

Overview

  • Police responded to a reported shooting on Haynes Street and then found a dark SUV lodged in a room of the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel at 400 Haynes Street.
  • Investigators from Sturbridge Police and Massachusetts State Police were on scene for hours, placed evidence markers, and examined the vehicle while the medical examiner also responded.
  • Authorities have not released information about injuries or the condition of the driver or hotel occupants and have asked the public to avoid speculation.
  • The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office is involved and officials said there is no public threat at this time as the active investigation continues.
  • Officials are expected to release more details on whether the shooting and the crash are linked, whether anyone was harmed, and whether charges will follow.