One Dead, One Injured in Early Morning Shooting at Worcester State University; Suspect Arrested

Lockdown lifted after hours-long probe into fatal incident, neither victims nor arrested individual were students; University cancelled homecoming and all events, offers counselling.

Two individuals were shot in a parking lot at Worcester State University early on a Saturday morning, resulting in one fatality and one hospitalization. Neither of the victims nor the arrested suspect are affiliated with the university.
The shooting was not a random act and the involved parties were known to each other. The authorities have retrieved a firearm from the scene, and the suspect has been charged with possession of a firearm and trespassing.
The campus went into lockdown for several hours following the incident, with a heavy police presence remaining throughout the day. The lockdown was lifted by mid-morning, and the area near the university's Sheehan Hall and Wasylean Hall was a key focus of the investigation.
All campus activities were cancelled in the wake of the shooting, including planned homecoming festivities and family weekend. The university's acting president also stated that counselling services were being offered for students needing support.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information relating to the incident, including video footage or photos. While many students have already submitted potential evidence, the investigation is ongoing.