Patrick Sargent Obituary, Death – Officials in Worcester County have released new details regarding a deadly police-involved shooting that occurred last week in Boylston.
The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office identified the deceased as 25-year-old Patrick Sargent, a resident of Boylston. According to the DA’s office, Sargent was shot and killed by a police officer near the intersection of French Drive and Central Street last Wednesday.
In response to the incident, Worcester County DA Joseph Early Jr. has assigned Attorney John Dawley Sr. to conduct an independent review of the case. Additionally, state police detectives working under the DA’s office are conducting their own investigation into the shooting.
Once all investigative efforts are completed, the findings will be submitted to the district attorney’s office for review. The authorities have not yet provided further details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.
