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Gunman Shoots Family Members, Barricades Himself in Home After Firing at Police

  • A 21-year-old man shot two of his relatives and then barricaded himself inside his home after exchanging gunfire with police in Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • The victims were taken to a local hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
  • Police have surrounded the home but the suspect has refused to communicate with authorities.
  • Hostage negotiators and mental health experts have been on scene for over 10 hours trying to resolve the situation peacefully.
  • Roads in the area have been shut down as police monitor the home.
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