Gov. Maura Healey responded to a rash of gun violence seen across the state over the weekend by issuing a statement and pointing to a small infusion of federal funds her administration has directed to violence prevention programs.

On Saturday, eight people were shot in Boston after two men opened fire on each other just as a parade heralding the city’s annual Caribbean Carnival was taking place. In Worcester, a similar event was shuttered early on Sunday after an adult and a child were struck by bullets fired by a pair of mutual assailants.

The governor also addressed recent violence in Springfield. In mid-August Victor Nieves, 34, took his own life after he allegedly forced his way into his neighbor’s home and killed 52-year-old Kim Fairbanks before shooting two of her grandchildren and her dog. Aubrianna Lynn Serra, 10, died of her injuries days later.

“I’m heartbroken over the gun violence that occurred this weekend in Boston and Worcester amid proud celebrations of culture, community and joy. This comes as the city of Springfield faces a devastating spike in violence this summer. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and the entire communities that have been impacted by these senseless shootings,” Healey said in a statement on Monday.

At the end of July, the Governor and “community partners, state public safety officials, District Attorneys” and law enforcement representatives gathered to discuss “collaborative community partnerships” which have “proven” to have a positive impact on public safety.

At a roundtable held in Worcester, the Healey Administration announced they’d invested $1.5 million in federal grant funds to “support violence prevention, response and community engagement” during the summer and fall months when statistics show violent crime reaches its highest rates.

Four people were arraigned in Dorchester on Monday in relation to the shootings Saturday morning. No arrests have been made in connection with Worcester’s Sunday shooting