Man charged with Worcester double homicide on Grafton Street held without bail
Worcester Police made an arrest for the Grafton Street double homicide back in December, officials said.
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After a lengthy investigation, WPD developed probable cause for the arrest of Christopher Burns, 37-year-old, of Vernon Street in connection with the Grafton street double homicide that occurred on December 8, 2021.
Burns was arraigned Wednesday morning and is being held without bail.
Worcester police were dispatched to 271 Grafton Street for a report of a shooting where officers observed two male victims on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds. Both men were transported to a local hospital where they were both pronounced dead.
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Mr. Burns for two counts of Murder, Unlawful Carrying of a Loaded Firearm, Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm, and Armed Career Criminal Level 2, according to police officials.
Wednesday morning around 6 a.m. officers located Burns at his Vernon St. address where he was placed under arrest.
Burns’s next court date is scheduled for May 10.
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