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Shooting suspect captured after victim left fighting for life in Fitchburg

Fitchburg, MA — A shooting in Fitchburg left a victim hospitalized in critical condition and triggered a large-scale police response that ended with the suspect taken into custody.

Police and Massachusetts State Police detectives responded to a residence earlier in the day following reports of a shooting.

The victim was transported to a local hospital and is listed in critical but stable condition, according to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office.

Authorities said the suspect fled the scene but was later located and taken into custody. Officials confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The response included multiple specialized units, including K-9 teams, crime scene services, tactical teams, and crisis negotiators.

Investigators said the case remains in its early stages, and no additional details about the suspect or circumstances have been released.

Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities.

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Key Points

Shooting victim hospitalized in critical but stable condition
Suspect fled scene but later taken into custody
Large multi-agency response involved in investigation

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