By David Zapata –

Worcester Police are investigating a  Friday morning shooting.

Just after 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Worcester Police officers were dispatched to the area of 1 Maxwell St. for a report of gunshots.

Upon arrival officers located nineteen-year-old male who had been shot.

Worcester Police has not yet identified the victim but family and friends have identified the victim as 19-year-old Brandon Dirsa.

The victim was taken to an area hospital to be treated for what Worcester Police says were “serious injuries.”