Authorities identify suspect in Worcester State University shooting

Kevin Rodriguez, 18, is wanted in connection to a double shooting at Worcester State University. (Worcester County District Attorney's Office)

WORCESTER, Mass. (WLNE) — Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early said authorities are searching for a suspect in connection with a double shooting at Worcester State University.

Kevin Rodriguez, of Lawrence, is wanted on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and armed assault with intent to murder.

Kevin Rodriguez, 18, is wanted in connection to a double shooting at Worcester State University. (Worcester County District Attorney’s Office)

Early said that the 18-year-old should be considered armed and dangerous.

The shooting took place around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, and resulted in the death of one 19-year-old victim.

Early said the second victim appeared to be suffering from non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with any information on the incident should call Massachusetts State Police Detectives at 508-453-7589 or the Massachusetts State Police Fugitive Apprehension Section at 1-800-527-8873.

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