By: Dylan Azari
Around 7:43 p.m. Wednesday night, officers with the Worcester Police Department responded to a residence at 12 Lawnfair St. in Worcester after receiving reports of a male with a gun threatening to shoot a female and preventing her from leaving the home.
Authorities were also informed that children were inside the residence at the time of the incident.
Due to the seriousness of the situation, WPD SWAT and a crisis negotiator were called to the scene, along with the deployment of the department’s newly acquired Lenco BearCat armored vehicle.
Police were ultimately able to safely enter the residence and take the suspect into custody. The suspect has been identified as Fernando Morales, 49.
No additional details on potential injuries or charges have been released at this time. This is a developing story and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Stay tuned to NewsTalk New England for the latest.