Two People Shot and Killed Outside Worcester Bar

Two men were killed Wednesday morning after a shooting outside of a bar in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Police found the men with multiple gunshot wounds lying on the sidewalk of Grafton Street outside the Diamond Inn just before 2 a.m. Wednesday. They were taken to an area hospital where they were pronounced dead. The shooting occurred around closing time.

Cruisers blocked off a portion of the road for several hours Wednesday morning as officers investigated the crime scene. Police collected evidence, spoke to witnesses and viewed surveillance footage.

A Jeep Grand Cherokee that was hit by a bullet was towed from the scene. It was not clear if the vehicle was related to the crime.

The investigation is ongoing. No further information was immediately available.