Carlos Miguel Cruz was killed in a downtown Worcester shooting on May 8, 2021. The 44-year-old widower and father of four was outside the Paku Lounge on Chandler Street at about 1:27 a.m. when gunfire broke out. Cruz was struck multiple times, ran across the street, collapsed on the sidewalk and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:13 a.m.

Investigators quickly identified suspects. On May 11 a 28-year-old Worcester man, Angel Ortiz-Santos, turned himself in and was charged initially with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and illegal possession of a firearm; a grand jury later indicted him on murder and related firearms charges and he was ordered held without bail. On July 23 a 26-year-old Worcester resident, Angel Rosaria, was arrested on a warrant connected to the shooting. The investigation into who else may have been involved was ongoing.

If anyone saw activity near the Paku Lounge the night of May 8, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.