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Massachusetts State Police received reports of a shooting incident on I-290 westbound in Worcester shortly after 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8th.
Troopers from the Holden Barracks found a blue Toyota Rav4 had been struck by numerous rounds of ammunition in the area of Exit 16/Route 146.
According to the authorities, the shots were fired from another vehicle, which is believed to be a black Cadillac sedan.
State police did not say how many occupants were in either vehicle, what might have led to the shooting, or if anyone was injured.
State Police are asking anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the shooting, or has any information that could help with the investigation, to contact Trooper Scott Lucas at State Police-Holden by calling (508)829-8410.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
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