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Teen Gunned Down in Worcester Teen Gunned Down in Worcester
Teen Gunned Down in Worcester A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the early morning of Monday, Feb. 12, in Worcester, authorities said.  Police were called to the area of Shannon Street just after 3:15 a.m. for a ShotSpotter alert, but officers didn't locate a victim. They did find evidence of gunshots, Worcester police said.  Authorities called local hospitals for recent gunshot victims and found the teen had been dropped off and died of his wounds, Worcester police said.  Officials did not release his name as they notify his family.  Detectives ask anyone who has any information on the killi…
Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized In Springfield Shooting; Police Hunting Shooter Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized In Springfield Shooting; Police Hunting Shooter
Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized In Springfield Shooting; Police Hunting Shooter A man was killed and a woman seriously injured in a shooting in Springfield on Wednesday, Jan. 31, authorities said.  Officers were responding to a separate ShotSpotter alert on Rochelle Street when the second one came in just before 4:30 p.m. on Braddock Street, Springfield police said in social media posts.  Police found crime scenes at both locations but no victims.  Moments later, a car pulled into Baystate Medical Center in Springfield with a man and woman both suffering from bullet wounds, police said. The man died later that day.  The woman is expected to surviv…
'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder 'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder
'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder A 28-year-old Hampden County man with an extensive criminal history and was out on bail for two gun-related charges has been accused of gunning down a Springfield man, police said.  Ethan Fitzgerald, of Ludlow, is charged with murder, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and discharging a gun within 500 Feet of a building, Springfield police said.  Authorities arrested Fitzgerald on Thursday, Jan. 25, around 10 a.m. during a sting involving multiple police agencies when they stopped him near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue an…
Man Who Tried To Kill Rival Outside Worcester Courthouse Gets 11 Years In Prison: DA Man Who Tried To Kill Rival Outside Worcester Courthouse Gets 11 Years In Prison: DA
James Freeman Admits To Shooting Near Worcester Courthouse A 32-year-old man who attempted to kill the driver of a passing car next to a Worcester courthouse earlier this year will spend up to 11 years behind bars.  James Freeman IV, of Worcester, pleaded guilty to multiple felonies, including armed assault to murder, this week in connection with the Feb. 2, 2023 shooting, the Worcester County District Attorney announced. He'll serve two years of probation after he is released from prison.  Police said Freeman fired at a passing car just after 2:30 a.m. near 114 Main Street, outside the Worcester trial court. A Shotspotter call sent offic…
Man Shot, Killed On Albemarle St. In Springfield Man Shot, Killed On Albemarle St. In Springfield
Man Shot, Killed On Albemarle St. In Springfield Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Springfield that happened Monday night, Dec. 4.  Officers were called to the 0-100 block of Albemarle Street just after 6 p.m. by a ShotSpotter alert, Springfield police said.  When they arrived, they found a man bleeding from a bullet wound. He was rushed to Baystate Medical Center, where he later died of his injuries, police said.  Authorities did not release the victim's name.  Police ask anyone with information to contact Springfield detectives at 413-787-6355.
19-Year-Old Busted After He's Caught Running From Worcester Shooting: Police 19-Year-Old Busted After He's Caught Running From Worcester Shooting: Police
19-Year-Old Busted After He's Caught Running From Worcester Shooting: Police A teenager has been charged after police say he fired a gun on Birch Street in Worcester and ran away.  Christian Tian-Salvador, 19, was arrested after police were dispatched to that area around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, after officers received a Shotspotter alert, Worcester police said.  A responding officer saw him running up a flight of stairs to a nearby home when police arrived at the scene, police said. Officers also found evidence that shots had been fired and a loaded handgun in a common area of the apartment. Tian-Salvador was arrested after officers spoke with witn…
Update - Shooting In Massachusetts: Infant Dies Shortly After Birth, Mom In Critical Condition Update - Shooting In Massachusetts: Infant Dies Shortly After Birth, Mom In Critical Condition
Update - Shooting In Massachusetts: Infant Dies Shortly After Birth, Mom In Critical Condition This story has been updated. An infant died shortly after being delivered following a Hampden County shooting just before 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4 in in Holyoke at the intersection of Maple and Sargeant Streets. A pregnant woman was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The infant, who was delivered, and needed life-saving medical services, tragically died, according to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, All involved suspects are believed to have been identified and transported to nearby hospitals and are in custody, the DA's Offoce said. …
ID Released Of 2 Killed In Multiple Springfield Shootings ID Released Of 2 Killed In Multiple Springfield Shootings
ID Released Of 2 Killed In Multiple Springfield Shootings Springfield police have now released the names of three of the four people killed last week in different shootings across the city.  Officials IDed the two men gunned down on Saturday, Aug. 12, on Wednesday.  Abdikadir Hussein Abdi Hussein, 31, of Springfield, was found shot in the passenger seat of a wrecked vehicle on Boston Road near Parker Street just after 2:30 a.m., police said.  Paramedics rushed the female driver, who was also shot, to Baystate Medical, where she remains in critical condition.  Authorities did not release her name.  Dwayne Griffith Poli…
Man Shot, Killed In Western Mass; 2nd Slaying In That City In 1 Day: Police Man Shot, Killed In Western Mass; 2nd Slaying In That City In 1 Day: Police
Man Shot, Killed In Western Mass; 2nd Slaying In That City In 1 Day: Police A man was shot and killed in Springfield on Saturday, Aug. 12, police said. It was the second fatal shooting in the city that day.  A ShotSpotter alert sent police to the intersection of State and Dresden Streets just before 9:30 p.m., where they found a man bleeding from a gunshot wound, Springfield police said.  Paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, where he died of his wounds.  Related: Springfield Car Crash Leads Police To Fatal Double Shooting The shooting comes less than 18 hours and a 10-minute drive from a double shooting near Boston Road and…
Double Homicide: Police Searching For Trio After String Of Shootings In Region Double Homicide: Police Searching For Trio After String Of Shootings In Region
Double Homicide: Police Searching For Trio After String Of Shootings In Region Police in Connecticut have been working around the clock to locate three men who are allegedly responsible for a double homicide and three other shootings, including another death this week. The latest shooting took place in Hartford around 1:15 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11 in the area of 15898 Park St. Hartford Police officers responded to the area on multiple ShotSpotter notifications, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police. Officers located two unresponsive victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the victims was pronounced deceased on the scene. The second victim was transpo…
Man From Region Gunned Down On City Street, Suspect On The Run, Police Say Man From Region Gunned Down On City Street, Suspect On The Run, Police Say
Man From Region Gunned Down On City Street, Suspect On The Run, Police Say A 46-year-old Connecticut man was found shot multiple times on a street after police received a ShotSpotter notification. The murder took place in Hartford around 9:40 p.m., on  Wednesday, Aug. 9, in the area of 308 Barbour St. When Hartford Police officers arrived on the scene they found Terrawne Nickson, of East Hartford suffering from gunshot wounds, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert. He was transported to St. Francis Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions responded and assumed the investigation. Anyone with any informati…
Second Man Charged With Fatal Shooting In Western Mass Second Man Charged With Fatal Shooting In Western Mass
Second Man Charged With Fatal Shooting In Western Mass A 29-year-old man from Hampden County was the second person arrested and accused this week of the shooting death of a Chicopee man two months ago, authorities said.  Ryan Navarro, of Holyoke, was arrested Tuesday, July 18, and charged with murder in the May 13 killing of 27-year-old Jasell Camacho, the Hampden County District Attorney said. James Carmenatty, 34, of Holyoke, was arrested days after Camacho was found shot to death in Holyoke, officials said.  Both men are being held without bail.  Related: 'Until We Meet Again': Police ID 27-Year-Old Man Killed In H…
20-Year-Old Found Injured After Back-To-Back Shots Ring Out In Worcester 20-Year-Old Found Injured After Back-To-Back Shots Ring Out In Worcester
20-Year-Old Found Injured After Back-To-Back Shots Ring Out In Worcester Authorities are investigating after police heard gunshots in two separate areas in Worcester, resulting in one man being hospitalized.  First, police responded for a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 103 Dorchester Street just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, Worcester Police report.  When officers arrived, they found evidence that shots were fired but there was no victim on at the scene. Minutes later, police responded to another report of gunshots at 65 Upsala Street.  Upon arrival, officers found a 20-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was given medical…
Fatal Shooting: Police ID 39-Year-Old Springfield Man Killed Over Weekend In Western Mass Fatal Shooting: Police ID 39-Year-Old Springfield Man Killed Over Weekend In Western Mass
Fatal Shooting: Police ID 39-Year-Old Springfield Man Killed Over Weekend In Western Mass The Hampden County District Attorney's Office has released the identity of one of the two people shot and killed over the weekend in Springfield.  Felipe Dejesus, 39, of Springfield, was shot on the 100 block of Spring Street around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 24., authorities said.  Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation and found Dejesus bleeding out from a bullet wound. Responders rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, but doctors could not save his life.  Springfield police are asking the public for information on the shooting. Tips can be called into the dete…
2 Weekend Shootings Leave 2 Dead, 2 Wounded In Western Mass 2 Weekend Shootings Leave 2 Dead, 2 Wounded In Western Mass
2 Weekend Shootings Leave 2 Dead, 2 Wounded In Western Mass Two men are dead, and two are recovering from gunshot wounds following two weekend shootings in Hampden County. Police do not believe they are linked.  The first happened around 5:45 p.m. in the 100 block of Spring Street in Springfield on Saturday, June 24, where police found two men suffering from bullet wounds, authorities said. They were rushed to Baystate Medical Center, where one died from his injuries, but the other only suffered non-life-threatening wounds, authorities said.  Hours later, Springfield police received a ShotSpotter alert near Temple and School streets j…
Police ID Man Shot To Death In Springfield; Suspect Remains At Large Police ID Man Shot To Death In Springfield; Suspect Remains At Large
Police ID Man Shot To Death In Springfield; Suspect Remains At Large Police in Hampden County have released the name of the man who was shot on Monday, June 19, and died a day later in the hospital, authorities said.  Shawn Delgado, 31, of Springfield, was found shot in the 600 block of State St, Springfield police said. Officers found him bleeding from a bullet wound after responding to a ShotSpotter alert just after 5 p.m.  RELATED: Springfield Police Seek Tips In State Street Shooting Responders rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, but doctors couldn't save his life. He died the following day, police said.  Investigators ask anyone…
Man Dies Day After Being Shot In Western Mass; Police Seeking Tips Man Dies Day After Being Shot In Western Mass; Police Seeking Tips
Man Dies Day After Being Shot In Western Mass; Police Seeking Tips A man who was shot Monday afternoon, June 19, has died of his wounds, authorities said.  Police have not publicly identified the man yet until they notify the family.  The man was shot in the 600 block of State St, police said. Officers found him bleeding from a bullet wound after responding to a ShotSpotter alert just after 5 p.m.  Responders rushed him to an area hospital for treatment, where he later succumbed to his wounds.  Update: The gunshot victim from the 600 block of State St. succumbed to his injuries at Baystate on Monday. The SPD Homicide Unit under the direction of Cap…
Shooting Victims ID'd: Man Killed In Springfield Allegedly Survived Gunshot In 2013 Shooting Victims ID'd: Man Killed In Springfield Allegedly Survived Gunshot In 2013
Shooting Victims ID'd: Man Killed In Springfield Allegedly Survived Gunshot In 2013 Authorities have named the man who was killed in Springfield early Sunday morning, June 11, and he appears to be the same person who survived a gunshot in the same city in 2013.  Jaton Pearson, 29, of Springfield, was identified as the victim of a shooting on Orange Street at 2:30 a.m., the Hampden County District Attorney said. Police responded to the area after receiving a ShotSpotter activation.  Officers found Pearson bleeding from a gunshot wound in the 100 block of White Street, and responders rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries, authori…
Cars, Home Shot: 2 Busted After Returning To Scene Of Crime In Worcester Cars, Home Shot: 2 Busted After Returning To Scene Of Crime In Worcester
Cars, Home Shot: 2 Busted After Returning To Scene Of Crime In Worcester Two men in Worcester were arrested over the weekend after authorities say officers spotted them in the same area hours after they allegedly shot multiple cars and a home.  Nakia Lane, 48, and Joshua Acre, 34, both of Worcester, face multiple charges following their arrest Sunday morning, Worcester police said.  A ShotSpotter notification sent officers scrambling to the area of Birch Street just before 3:45 a.m. Police noticed four cars and a house with fresh bullet holes, authorities said, but they couldn't find the shooter.  No injuries were reported.  When a Wor…
Man Shot To Death In Springfield; Police Asking For Tips On Weekend Slaying Man Shot To Death In Springfield; Police Asking For Tips On Weekend Slaying
Man Shot To Death In Springfield; Police Asking For Tips On Weekend Slaying Police in Hampden County are soliciting tips from the public after a man was shot and killed over the weekend in Springfield.  Officers received a ShotSpotter alert in the 300 block of Orange Street around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Springfield police said in a tweet. Responders found a man suffering from a bullet wound, and authorities rushed him to Baystate Medical Center for emergency treatment.  Unfortunately, doctors couldn't save his life, and he succumbed to his injuries soon after arriving at the hospital.  At approximately 2:30 a.m. officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on …
Holyoke Slaying: Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of Chicopee Man Holyoke Slaying: Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of Chicopee Man
Holyoke Slaying: Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of Chicopee Man A 34-year-old Holyoke man is being held without bail after police say he shot and killed a Chicopee man earlier this month, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 24.  James Carmenatty was arrested and charged with murder on Friday, May 19, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said.  Carmenatty is accused of killing Jasell Camacho just after 1:30 p.m. on Lyman Street in Holyoke, the prosecutor said.  Officials identified Jasell Camacho as the man killed just after 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, in Holyoke.Jasell Camacho Facebook Holyoke Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert…
Man Shot On Street In Region Dies From Injuries Man Shot On Street In Region Dies From Injuries
Man Shot On Street In Region Dies From Injuries One of two men shot during an incident on a Connecticut street has died from his injuries. The shooting took place in Hartford on Sunday, May 14, around 11:40 p.m. in the area of Wawarme Avenue at Locust Street, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police. Hartford officers responded to the area on a ShotSpotter notification. Upon arrival, one man in his 20s was located and transported to Hartford Hospital where is he in stable condition, Boisvert said. While on the scene, a second man, arrived at Hartford Hospital via private vehicle, also suffering from a gunshot wound.…
'Until We Meet Again': Police ID 27-Year-Old Man Killed In Holyoke 'Until We Meet Again': Police ID 27-Year-Old Man Killed In Holyoke
'Until We Meet Again': Police ID 27-Year-Old Man Killed In Holyoke Police said the person killed in a Holyoke shooting over the weekend was a 27-year-old man from Chicopee. Jasell Camacho died just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, on Lyman Street, the Hampden County District Attorney said. Police responded to the area after receiving a ShotSpotter alert.  They found Camacho splayed out on the sidewalk near the intersection of Lyman and High streets, bleeding from a bullet wound. Responders attempted to save his life, but they were unable to. They pronounced him dead at the scene, the prosecutor's office said.  A short time later, a man showed up at Holyo…
Police Investigating Shooting Over Weekend In Western Mass Police Investigating Shooting Over Weekend In Western Mass
Police Investigating Shooting Over Weekend In Western Mass A man was taken to the hospital following an early morning shooting in Hampden County on Sunday, April 23, authorities said.  Officers received a Shotspotter activation around 12:15 a.m. in the 100 block of Maple Street, where they found a man bleeding from a bullet wound, Springfield police said online.  At approximately 12:15 a.m. Sunday officers responded to the 100 block of Maple St. for a ShotSpotter Activation. Officers located an adult male gunshot victim who was transported to Baystate with non-life-threatening injuries. The SPD Detective Bureau is investigating. — Ryan Walsh …
Shooting: Worcester Police Investigating Early Morning Attack Shooting: Worcester Police Investigating Early Morning Attack
Shooting: Worcester Police Investigating Early Morning Attack Worcester police are investigating an early morning shooting that sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries.  Police responded to Shotspotter activation in the Southbridge Street area just after 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13. Officers found the 36-year-old man bleeding from a bullet wound in a parking lot at the intersection of Southbridge Street and Lafayette Street, Worcester police said.  Police provided medical aid until paramedics arrived and rushed him to an area hospital. His wounds appeared to be non-life-threatening, authorities said, but police said they …
Man From Region Shot To Death In Broad Daylight On City Street, Police Say Man From Region Shot To Death In Broad Daylight On City Street, Police Say
Man From Region Shot To Death In Broad Daylight On City Street, Police Say Police are investigating the shooting death of a Connecticut man after police responded to a ShotSpotter notification. The incident took place in Hartford County around 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 11 in the area of Capen and Enfield Streets in Hartford. Responding officers located a gunshot victim at 224 Capen St. The victim, who has been identified as Michael Starks, age 29, of Hartford, was unresponsive on the scene and was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police. The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Sce…
20-Year-Old Worcester Man Arrested In Weekend Shooting 20-Year-Old Worcester Man Arrested In Weekend Shooting
20-Year-Old Worcester Man Arrested In Weekend Shooting A 20-year-old man was arrested in connection with a Sunday morning, April 9, shooting in Worcester that sent one man to the hospital, authorities said.  Izaiha Quintal, of Worcester, is charged with armed assault with intent to murder, possession of a firearm without a license, possession of ammo with an FID card, shooting a firearm within 500 feet of a building, and misleading a police investigation, Worcester police said on Monday.  Officers responded to a ShotSpotter call just before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Barclay and Dorchester streets, where they found a m…
Double Shooting With Serious Injuries: Police In Western Mass Searching For Clues Double Shooting With Serious Injuries: Police In Western Mass Searching For Clues
Double Shooting With Serious Injuries: Police In Western Mass Searching For Clues Springfield police are investigating a double shooting that happened Wednesday evening, April 5.  Officers were alerted to the shooting via a ShotSpotter activation just after 5:45 p.m., Springfield police said. They arrived at the 100 block of Ft. Pleasant Ave. and found two men bleeding from gunshot wounds.  Responders rushed them to Baystate Medical Center with serious injuries, officials said.  Police did not release an update on their condition or their names. Springfield detectives are investigating the shooting.
Nearly 2 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized In Western Mass Bust Following Gunshot: Police Nearly 2 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized In Western Mass Bust Following Gunshot: Police
Nearly 2 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized In Western Mass Bust Following Gunshot: Police A gunshot Monday night, March 27, led police to two people carrying almost a kilo of cocaine, authorities said.  Kelly McCarthy, 36, of Hampden, and Lennox Neath, 45, of Springfield, face several charges following their arrest, Springfield police said.  Officers received a ShotSpotter alert around 10 p.m. that led them to the area of Grand and Revere streets. Police searched the area and found McCarthy driving nearby. They pulled his car over and found a loaded gun and a large bag of cocaine stuffed between the driver and the passenger Neath.  Kelly McCarthy was charged with…
28-Year-Old From Region Found Shot To Death In Crashed Vehicle, Police Say 28-Year-Old From Region Found Shot To Death In Crashed Vehicle, Police Say
28-Year-Old From Region Found Shot To Death In Crashed Vehicle, Police Say A 28-year-old Connecticut man was found shot to death inside a crashed vehicle after responding to a Shot Spotter alert. The incident took place in Hartford on Thursday, March 9, around 2:36 p.m., at the intersection of Albany Avenue. Hartford Police patrol officers responded to the Kent Street area on a ShotSpotter activation. While investigating, dispatch received reports of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Albany Avenue at Woodland Street, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police. Responding fire, EMS and officers located an unresponsive male in…
Stray Bullet Hits Western Mass Home: Crime-Fighting Tech Tool Led To Bust, Police Say Stray Bullet Hits Western Mass Home: Crime-Fighting Tech Tool Led To Bust, Police Say
Stray Bullet Hits Western Mass Home: Crime-Fighting Tech Tool Led To Bust, Police Say A Hampden County woman called police earlier this week after she said someone fired a bullet through her bedroom window in the middle of the night, authorities said.  Dereck Carattini, 20, was arrested and charged following the Friday, March 3, shooting, Holyoke officials said. But investigators said the bust was thanks to a piece of technology that's becoming a valuable tool for police departments.  ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection network that uses sound-surveillance devices to pinpoint the area where a gun was fired, alerted Holyoke police officers to two potential shots a…