Worcester Man Arrested in Rhode Island for Triple Shooting

US Marshals apprehended Xabiel Feliciano, who was wanted in connection with a December shooting in Worcester.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:57am

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An extreme close-up of a spent bullet casing, its metallic surface reflecting the harsh light of the camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a shooting incident.The arrest of a suspect in a Worcester triple shooting underscores the ongoing challenges of gun violence in the city.Worcester Today

Xabiel Feliciano, a Worcester resident, has been arrested in Rhode Island by US Marshals for his alleged involvement in a triple shooting at Guertin's Cafe in Worcester on December 29. Feliciano faces multiple gun charges related to the incident, which left three people injured.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in Worcester, a city that has seen its share of high-profile shootings in recent years. The arrest of Feliciano, who was wanted for the Guertin's Cafe incident, demonstrates the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies to apprehend suspects and address crime in the community.

The details

According to authorities, the arrest of Feliciano was the result of an intensive search involving the US Marshals Service's Massachusetts Fugitive Task Force, State Police, Worcester police, and Rhode Island law enforcement. Feliciano faces a series of gun charges, including using a firearm during the commission of a felony, discharging a firearm near a dwelling, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, disturbing the peace, and disorderly conduct.

  • The shooting incident at Guertin's Cafe occurred on December 29.
  • Feliciano was arrested by US Marshals in Rhode Island on April 15, 2026.

The players

Xabiel Feliciano

A Worcester resident who was wanted in connection with a triple shooting at Guertin's Cafe in December.

US Marshals Service

A federal law enforcement agency that led the search and apprehension of Feliciano in collaboration with state and local authorities.

Worcester Police

The local law enforcement agency that was involved in the investigation and search for Feliciano.

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What they’re saying

“The successful apprehension of Feliciano demonstrates the effectiveness of our Fugitive Task Force partnerships. Through close collaboration ... we were able to locate and arrest this fugitive wanted in connection with a triple shooting.”

— Dennis Matulewicz, US Marshal

What’s next

Feliciano will be extradited to Massachusetts to face the charges related to the Guertin's Cafe shooting.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to address gun violence and public safety concerns in Worcester, a city that has grappled with high-profile shooting incidents in recent years. The collaborative approach between federal, state, and local authorities demonstrates the importance of coordinated efforts to apprehend suspects and hold them accountable.