WORCESTER, Mass. - A mother and daughter were shot and killed in the city Tuesday afternoon, Worcester Police said.

According to police, officers responded to the area of Lisbon Street and Englewood Avenue just after 3 p.m. and found the victims inside a parked vehicle. There were multiple bullet holes in the car's windshield and driver side window.

Both victims suffered serious injuries and were transported to the hospital by ambulance, where they were later pronounced dead, police said.

This investigation is ongoing.

City Manager Eric D. Batista, Mayor Joseph M. Petty, Interim Police Chief Paul Saucier, Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez released a joint statement on March 5, 2024, incident:

“Today we mourn the senseless loss of two Worcester residents, a mother and daughter whose lives were taken far too soon and far too tragically.

Collectively, we ask for patience and privacy on behalf of the victims’ family and friends and for the Worcester Public Schools who are grieving the loss of a student. An act of such violence has no place in our City.

The residents of Worcester deserve better, and we will stand alongside our community in sorrow and solidarity. Our appreciation goes out to the members of the Worcester Police Department, the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office, and to all first responders who assisted.

Worcester is a resilient community, and we know that our residents will lovingly embrace the victims’ family and friends as we work toward healing from this traumatic event.”

Worcester Police ask if you have information, send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message, or send an anonymous web-based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.