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I-190 in Worcester closed after police respond to reports of man with gun

I-190 in Worcester shut down for police investigation
I-190 in Worcester shut down for police investigation 02:34

WORCESTER - A highway in Worcester has been shut down after police responded to reports of a man with a gun. I-190 is closed in both directions at exit 2, MassDOT said Wednesday afternoon. 

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I-190 in Worcester was closed as police investigate a report of a man with a gun. Scott Stevens

According to Massachusetts State Police, troopers responded to reports of a man with a firearm on the highway at about 3:40 p.m. 

State police said the scene is secure and the man is in custody. The highway was closed as the incident is being investigated.  

This is a breaking news story that will be updated as more information becomes available.

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