Suspect Arrested in Rhode Island Months After Worcester Triple Shooting

Federal marshals apprehended Xabiel Feliciano, who was wanted on charges related to the December incident.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:53pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the investigation into a violent shooting incident.The arrest of a suspect months after a violent shooting in Worcester highlights the ongoing efforts to address gun crime in the city.Worcester Today

Months after a shooting in Worcester, Massachusetts left three people injured, federal authorities have arrested a suspect in Rhode Island. Xabiel Feliciano was taken into custody on Wednesday morning in North Providence by U.S. Marshals, who said he was wanted on charges including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the December 29th incident.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety remain major concerns in the Worcester area, with this shooting being one of several high-profile incidents in recent months. The arrest of a suspect months later highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down perpetrators of these types of crimes.

The details

According to authorities, two victims were initially found at the scene of the shooting at Grand and Camp streets in Worcester after 2 a.m. on December 29th. A third victim later showed up at the hospital, but all three are expected to recover from their injuries. Federal marshals did not provide additional details about the arrest of Xabiel Feliciano or what led them to him in Rhode Island.

  • The shooting occurred on December 29, 2025 in Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • Feliciano was arrested by U.S. Marshals on April 15, 2026 in North Providence, Rhode Island.

The players

Xabiel Feliciano

A suspect who was wanted on charges including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the December shooting in Worcester.

U.S. Marshals Service

The federal law enforcement agency that apprehended Feliciano in Rhode Island.

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What’s next

Feliciano will be extradited to Massachusetts to face the charges related to the Worcester shooting.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the persistence of law enforcement in tracking down suspects involved in violent crimes, even months after an incident occurs. However, the continued prevalence of gun violence in the Worcester area remains a significant public safety concern.