WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - A police sergeant disarmed an active shooting suspect in Worcester on Thursday morning, authorities said.
The sergeant responding to an active shooter incident on Beckett street around 10:15 a.m. was able to track down 22-year-old Ruben Alexander Link of Tennessee, on Lovell Street, according to Worcester police.
The officer attempted to speak with Link who then became verbally combative and allegedly reached for a bulge in his sweatshirt pocket.
Other officers then arrived on the scene and struggled to subdue Link.
They were able to recover a loaded, large-capacity 9mm handgun for which the suspect did not have a license.
He is facing an assault with a dangerous weapon charge and several firearms realted charges.
There were no injuries reported and police say the threat to the public is over.
He is due to be arraigned in Worcester District Court.
This morning, there was an active shooter incident in the area of Lovell and Becket St. A WPD Sergeant disarmed the suspect and took him into custody. There were no injuries and the threat to the public is over. We will release more information when it is available.
— Worcester PD (@WorcesterPD) June 18, 2020
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