Tragic Shooting in Holyoke: Baby Killed and Three Injured, Suspects in Custody
A shooting in Holyoke, Massachusetts has claimed the life of a baby and left three others injured. Three suspects have been taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing.
A tragic shooting incident in Holyoke, Massachusetts has claimed the life of a baby and left three people injured. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in the downtown area of the city, near the intersection of Sargeant and Maple Streets. According to authorities, the shooting began as an altercation among several individuals on the street.
BREAKING: Mass Shooting reported in Downtown Holyoke, Massachusetts.
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- Multiple individuals were shot at around 1PM ET in the downtown area.
- The shooting took place at the intersection of Maple and Sargeant streets
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A woman, who was sitting on a bus at the time, was shot and critically injured. She was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Tragically, the woman had been pregnant and during emergency medical procedures, the baby was delivered but unfortunately did not survive. Law enforcement agencies quickly responded to the scene, including state police, local authorities, and K-9 units. They have identified and taken into custody all three male suspects believed to be involved in the shooting. The conditions of the suspects are unknown at this time.
The incident is currently under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney's Office and the Holyoke Police Department. The public is urged to avoid the intersection of Sargeant and Maple Streets while the investigation is ongoing. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia has been made aware of the tragic incident and is expected to release more details in the coming hours.
Holyoke, a city with a population of nearly 38,000, is located approximately 90 miles west of Boston and is also home to the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victims and their families during this difficult time. Authorities are working diligently to bring justice to those affected by this senseless act of violence.
