Police Shooting, Flasher, BJ's Corporate Move: Patch Top Stories

WORCESTER, MA — From a deadly police shooting in Worcester to a Framingham flasher, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending April 23.

Man Shot By Worcester Officer Made 'Furtive' Movements, DA Says

Worcester SWAT officer Paul Cyr shot Phet Gouvonvong, 31, early Wednesday morning. Authorities said Gouvonvong had made a bomb threat, and was carrying a handgun.

7 Deadly Police Shootings In Worcester County Since 2015

Wednesday's deadly shooting was the first by a Worcester officer in many years, but there have been several other high-profile police shootings in Worcester County recently.

BJ's May Move Corporate HQ To Marlborough

The company is pursuing a 16-year tax break in exchange for moving up to 1,000 corporate employees to an office park off I-495 in Marlborough.

Marlborough Gets Grant To Extend Assabet River Rail Trail

The grant will allow Marlborough to add dedicated bike lanes to close a gap between the end of the Assabet trail and the main downtown area.

Sudbury Student A 2021 National Merit Scholarship Winner

Dozens of students across Massachusetts this week learned that they would get National Merit scholarships backed by large corporations like Raytheon and Pfizer.

Shooting In Holliston Ends In Framingham Arrest

The Thursday afternoon incident began when a 20-year-old man opened fire at a home in Holliston, police said.

Jack's Abby Holding Hiring Events This Weekend

The brewery is offering $500 signing bonuses. Jack's Abby is holding in-person hiring events on Friday and Saturday to boost staffing before opening an outdoor beer garden.

Framingham Flasher At Large; Police Seek Leads

Two hikers at the Nobscot Scout Reservation near the Framingham-Sudbury line reported the lewd behavior this week.