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Man Arrested After Leominster Standoff Tied to Woman's Death

Prosecutors expect a Monday arraignment, with names withheld due to the case’s domestic nature.

Overview

  • Police responded to a 911 call at a Union Street residence just before 3 p.m. Friday.
  • Leominster officers and Massachusetts State Police units, including crisis negotiators and K-9 teams, engaged in a multi-hour standoff.
  • A man was taken into custody, and officers then found a Leominster woman dead inside the home.
  • The suspect is expected to be arraigned Monday in Leominster District Court, according to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office.
  • Officials say the investigation continues under Leominster police, state police detectives, and the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office, with no names released at this time.