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Man Shot, Killed On Western Mass Street; Police Ask For Information Man Shot, Killed On Western Mass Street; Police Ask For Information
Man Shot, Killed On Western Mass Street; Police Ask For Information A man who was shot over the weekend in Springfield has died of his wound, authorities announced. Now, police are asking for the public's help to find who pulled the trigger.  Officers responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Hancock and Union Streets around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6. Police found a man bleeding out from a bullet wound on Hancock Street. Paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, where he later died of his wounds, Springfield police said.  Officials did not release the man's name or any information about him.  Springfield police…

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by Josh Lanier
Schools
Beloved Western Mass Restaurant Owner Killed In Florida Crash: Family Beloved Western Mass Restaurant Owner Killed In Florida Crash: Family
Beloved Western Mass Restaurant Owner Killed In Florida Crash: Family Richard Daviau, the co-owner of a popular steakhouse in Hampden County, died on Friday, Aug. 4, in a motorcycle crash in Florida, his family announced.  Richard Daviau owned Prim3 St3akhous3 in Southwick with his brother and sister. The threes in the name refer to the three siblings — Debbie, Todd, and Richard Daviau.  His sister, Debbie Daviau, wrote about Richard's death on the restaurant's Facebook page.  Prim3 St3akhous3, is the embodiment of a vision of 3 siblings, Todd, Deborah, and Richard Daviau. It is with heavy hearts that Todd and Deborah announce that their brother and partne…

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by Josh Lanier
News
2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says 2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says
2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says People who live in Massachusetts have access to some of the best hospitals in the country, a new study has found.  Two Boston hospitals were named among the 22 healthcare facilities that made an elite "Honor Roll" list created by U.S. News and World Report, meaning they excel across all or most types of care evaluated by researchers.   Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, both located in Boston, tied for best in the nation, the study said.  Brigham and Women's Hospital is also ranked fifth in the nation for treating cancer and named the best in the country in o…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Head-On Crash Sends 3 To Hospital In Western Mass Head-On Crash Sends 3 To Hospital In Western Mass
Head-On Crash Sends 3 To Hospital In Western Mass One person was critically wounded and two others were taken to a hospital after a head-on collision in Berkshire County Friday night, July 28.  The crash happened just after 10:30 p.m. at 1292 North St. in Pittsfield when a southbound Chevrolet Silverado truck slammed into a northbound Nissan Rogue, Pittsfield police said.  The driver of the Rogue was rushed to Berkshire Medical Center with life-threatening injuries and later taken to Baystate Medical Center, authorities said. A passenger in the car and the driver of the pick-up were also taken to an area hospital with minor and s…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Friends Want To Give Western Mass's 'Favorite Red Head' Fitting Sendoff Friends Want To Give Western Mass's 'Favorite Red Head' Fitting Sendoff
Friends Want To Give Western Mass's 'Favorite Red Head' Fitting Sendoff Friends of a former foster child who was shot and killed last week in Springfield say he was a kind and loving person, and they want to provide him with the funeral he deserves. Daniel Romero, 21, of Springfield, was found shot at Marengo Park at 10:45 p.m. on Monday, July 17, Springfield police said. He was sitting in a car when officers arrived, and they gave him first aid until paramedics could rush him to the hospital. He died of his wounds soon after at Baystate Medical Center, authorities said.  Related: Springfield Police ID 21-Year-Old Fatal Shooting Victim Police ar…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Police ID 21-Year-Old Killed In Springfield Shooting Police ID 21-Year-Old Killed In Springfield Shooting
Police ID 21-Year-Old Killed In Springfield Shooting Police in Springfield have identified the man killed in a late-night shooting earlier this week, though they have not found the person who pulled the trigger.  Daniel Romero, 21, of Springfield, was found shot at Marengo Park at 10:45 p.m. on Monday, July 17, Springfield police said. He was sitting in a car when they arrived, and officers gave him first aid until paramedics arrived.  Responders rushed Romero to Baystate Medical Center, where he died of his wounds.  Officials believe the shooting took place on Belmont Avenue.  Springfield police ask anyone with inf…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Fatal Shooting In Springfield Has Police Searching For Answers Fatal Shooting In Springfield Has Police Searching For Answers
Fatal Shooting In Springfield Has Police Searching For Answers Springfield police are investigating a fatal shooting Monday night, July 17. Police were called to the 0-100 block of Marengo Park around 10:45 p.m. to reports of a shooting. They found a man with bullet wounds sitting in a car. Though, officers believe the shooting happened on Belmont Avenue. Officers performed CPR and attempted life-saving first aid until paramedics could rush the man to Baystate Medical Center, but he succumbed to his wounds a short time later, Springfield police said.  Authorities did not release the victim's name.  Investigators ask anyone with in…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Quick-Thinking Manager Saves Suicidal Man From Connecticut River In Western Mass Quick-Thinking Manager Saves Suicidal Man From Connecticut River In Western Mass
Quick-Thinking Manager Saves Suicidal Man From Connecticut River In Western Mass A 22-year-old man tried to commit suicide by jumping from the North End Bridge in Springfield on Sunday, July 9, but he was saved thanks to the head of a waterfront club, police said.  The aptly named Benjamin Quick moved fast when he heard someone screaming from the Connecticut River just after 7:30 p.m. The executive director of Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club jumped into a boat and sped out to lend a hand.  Quick pulled the man to safety, and officers took him to Baystate Medical Center for help.  Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood said in a news relea…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Western Mass Man Killed In Weekend Wreck Remembered As Loving Father, Friend Western Mass Man Killed In Weekend Wreck Remembered As Loving Father, Friend
Western Mass Man Killed In Weekend Wreck Remembered As Loving Father, Friend State police have identified the man killed in a Friday, July 7, motorcycle versus SUV crash on I-91 in Springfield as a 23-year-old father from the city.  Dayquan Miguel Ortiz died after his motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep just after 2 p.m. near mile marker 7 in the southbound lane of the highway, state police said on Monday. The impact ejected Ortiz from the bike and threw him onto the pavement. Rescuers tried to save his life, but they couldn't revive him.  Paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, where doctors later pronounced him dead.  The SUV driver was not injur…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Hit, Run Crash: Man Drove Into Woman Walking In Western Mass, Police Say Hit, Run Crash: Man Drove Into Woman Walking In Western Mass, Police Say
Hit, Run Crash: Man Drove Into Woman Walking In Western Mass, Police Say Police in Berkshire County say a 65-year-old man left a woman on the side of a road with severe injuries after he crashed into her and sped away on Tuesday, July 4.  Jeffrey Miles is accused of hitting Shaquanna Turnage with an F-150 pickup as she walked down Second Street in Pittsfield on Tuesday, July 4, authorities said. Officers rushed to the area just after 10 p.m., but Miles had driven away, Pittsfield police said.  Officers are still investigating the cause of the crash, and no charges have been filed in the case, Pittsfield police said.  Paramedics rushed Turnag…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
He 'Brought Joy' To All: Police ID Man Killed In Double Springfield Shooting He 'Brought Joy' To All: Police ID Man Killed In Double Springfield Shooting
He 'Brought Joy' To All: Police ID Man Killed In Double Springfield Shooting Authorities have identified the 23-year-old man who was shot and killed last week while attending a birthday party in Springfield, authorities said. The man who allegedly shot him turned himself over to police on Monday, July 3.  Elian Arroyo, of Springfield, died June 28 after he was shot near the intersection of Ashmun and Adams streets. Paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, where he later died, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday.  Elian's family wrote in his obituary that he was a loving son, brother, and friend who brought "wa…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass 'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass
'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass A 21-year-old man who police say cut off his court-required ankle monitor — twice — while out on bail is now charged with a double shooting at a birthday party in Springfield last week that left a man dead.  Tyre Shakespeare was arrested on Sunday, July 2, in Springfield and charged with the killing, Springfield police said.  The attack happened near Ashmun and Adams streets on Thursday afternoon. Authorities said Shakespeare "sprayed bullets" at a group of people celebrating during a birthday party.  Elian Arroya, age 23, was shot and paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medic…

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by Josh Lanier