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Man Arrested After Leominster Standoff That Left Woman Dead

Authorities are limiting information due to the case’s domestic nature.

Overview

  • Worcester prosecutors announced the arrest Sunday night following an incident at a Union Street home in Leominster.
  • Police responded to a 911 call around 2:55 to 3 p.m. Friday and engaged in a multi-hour standoff with a man inside.
  • Officers later took the man into custody, and a woman found in the residence was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The suspect’s name and the victim’s identity have not been released by officials.
  • An arraignment in Leominster District Court is expected Monday as Leominster police and state police detectives continue the investigation.