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Two females shot inside bullet-riddled SUV in Worcester

Two females ambushed, shot in SUV in Worcester
Two females ambushed, shot in SUV in Worcester 02:22

WORCESTER - Police say two females were ambushed and shot inside an SUV in Worcester Tuesday afternoon. It happened on Lisbon Street at about 3 p.m.

More than 40 evidence markers were in the street near the gray SUV with bullet holes in the windshield and driver side door.   

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Evidence markers near an SUV on Lisbon Street in Worcester where police say two women were shot CBS Boston

When investigators arrived, they found the two females suffering from gunshot wounds. Whoever was responsible for the shooting was gone.  

Neighbors in the area were stunned to hear the gunshots. "A horrible horrific act," said neighbor Maureen Morales. "It's just very unsettling. Never had anything like this happen before."  

Investigators say the victims were rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Their ages and conditions have not been released. 

"This kind of thing is unusual for the city in general. This is a very violent act," said Worcester Police Lt. Sean Murtha.

No one has been arrested in connection with the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call the Worcester Police Department.

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