WORCESTER, Mass. — A 31-year-old Massachusetts man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman at a massage parlor in Worcester on Thanksgiving Day. Marcel Santos-Padgett, 31, of Leicester, was taken into custody in Haverhill on Friday and was arraigned in Worcester on Monday on a charge of armed assault with intent to murder.

According to authorities, Santos-Padgett met a woman who works at Angie’s Bodywork Spa on Pleasant Street early Thanksgiving morning. The police report states that Santos-Padgett pointed a firearm at the victim’s head and fired the weapon.

Emergency responders were called to the business around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday for a report of a female experiencing a possible medical issue. The victim, who has not yet been identified by authorities, was pronounced dead by Worcester EMS shortly thereafter.

Santos-Padgett is currently being held without bail and is not yet charged with murder, although prosecutors anticipate additional charges. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Worcester police detectives at 508-799-8651.

The details surrounding the woman’s death at the massage parlor have shocked and saddened the community. The investigation into this tragic event is ongoing, and authorities are working hard to bring justice to the victim and her loved ones.

In a statement, Worcester Assistant District Attorney Terry McLaughlin highlighted the severity of the situation, emphasizing the need for information and cooperation from the public to ensure that Santos-Padgett is held accountable for his actions. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may assist in the ongoing investigation.