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Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Worcester early Wednesday morning.
Authorities say they came across a shooting victim in the area of Honey Farms at 101 Highland Street.
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The victim, who was identified as a 31-year-old man, was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
28-year-old Samuel Peckham, of Westborough, was on the scene and was arrested.
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Peckham is charged with assault and battery with a firearm and armed assault to murder