Man Killed In Western Mass Shooting ID'd As 38-Year-Old

Authorities have identified the 38-year-old man who was shot and killed on July 9 in Hampden County.

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07/16/2024 10:42 a.m.

Dexter Ortiz, 38, of Holyoke, was gunned down just before 11:30 p.m. in the 50 block of West Street, the Hampden District Attorney said. Police responded to the area after receiving a ShotSpotter call.

The shooting remains under investigation. Police have not named the shooter.

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