A 27-year-old man is dead and a 32-year-old man fighting for his life after a shooting in Worcester, Massachusetts early Saturday morning.
Worcester police said an officer working an off-duty assignment at the Hurricane Betty's strip club on Southbridge Street reported gunfire nearby around 1:23 a.m. Police described the scene as "chaotic" when they arrived.
Police said they believe the shooting occurred inside the establishment.
Both victims were taken to the hospital. The 27-year-old was pronounced dead shortly after he arrived. The 32-year-old has life-threatening injuries and remains hospitalized. Neither victim was publicly identified.
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Police have not released any details on what may have led up to the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing. Anonymous tips can be made by sending a text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or at worcesterma.gov/police.
