Crime & Safety

Man Shot In Dudley Home Invasion, Police Searching For Suspect

The shooting happened early Wednesday morning at a home along Green Street, according to Dudley police.

DUDLEY, MA — A 26-year-old man was shot early Wednesday morning during a home invasion in Dudley, according to local police.

The shooting happened around midnight at a home in a neighborhood east of the downtown area, police said. The victim was shot in the chest and was taken to UMass Memorial in Worcester for treatment, and is expected to survive. A woman and two children at the home were not injured.

Dudley police were still searching for the shooter, but said the shooting was not a random act. Anyone with tips should contact Dudley police at 508-943-4411.

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