Worcester Police starting new unit dedicated to curbing gun violence Boston 25 News [Video]

WORCESTER, Mass. — Police in Worcester just started a new unit dedicated to curbing gun violence.

“The purpose is to stem some of the recent firearms violence that’s been going on,” said Lt Sean Murtha of the Worcester Police Department.

Lt. Murtha says it’s called the Crime Gun Intelligence Unit. It’s made up of 4 officers and a sergeant.

After a recent uptick in violent shootings including the deaths of a mother and daughter gunned down back in March to last week’s triple shooting – where a 4th suspect just turned himself in on Tuesday – the hope is to take aim at and curtail the violence.

“Some of the strategies they are using are utilizing some technology and forming closer partnerships with some of our partners like ATF and the DA’s office.”

The concern is the same at the Worcester Youth Center where thirty to forty kids can end …