Man Shot at Gardner MA Business
A man was shot on Saturday September 23, 2023 inside Gardner Spirits Liquor Store in South Gardner and was taken to UMASS Worcester with serious injuries. A suspect in the shooting was apprehended a short time later by police. We will provide additional information if it becomes available.
UPDATE 9-25-23: The Gardner Police Department posted the following on 9-25-23 ” On September 23,2023 at approximately 7:02 PM, Officers we’re dispatched to 5 East Broadway (Gardner Spirits) for a report of a person inside the store who had been shot. Life saving measures were conducted by GPD, Gardner Fire and EMS. One adult male victim was transported to UMASS in Worcester with serious injuries. A short time after police located and placed …, into custody. …. appeared in Gardner court today for charges of Attempted Murder, Assault & Battery w/ Dangerous weapon, Discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a Dwelling and Carrying a loaded firearm without a license. This incident is being investigated by the GPD and Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit. There is no threat to the public at this time.” Gardner Magazine has a policy of not publishing the names of victims and suspects. However, official Press Release contains the suspect information.
Complete Press Release includes name of suspect, CLICK HERE.