AP Top NewsGeneral NewsLaw enforcementMassachusettsShootingsU.S. News Minimum of Three Individuals Injured in Holyoke, Massachusetts Downtown Shooting, According to Police by Sophia Chen October 4, 2023 written by Sophia Chen October 4, 2023 10 comments Bookmark 31 State police have confirmed that a minimum of three individuals were injured by gunfire in Holyoke, a city in western Massachusetts, following a dispute that occurred on a central city street on Wednesday. One of the wounded was a passenger on a bus traversing the affected area. As of now, the authorities have not publicly disclosed the medical status of the injured individuals. Furthermore, no information has been provided regarding any apprehensions of suspects involved in the incident. However, a spokesperson for the state police stated that there is no current belief that there exists an ongoing risk to the community. Dave Procopio, a spokesperson for the state police, elaborated that the sequence of events leading to the gunfire originated from “a disagreement among individuals on the street.” For additional inquiries, the state police directed the public and media to the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office, who is overseeing the ongoing investigation. At the time of this report, the prosecutor’s office had not yet returned requests for comment from The Big Big News. The police response was initiated by a 911 call received shortly before 1 p.m., alerting them to the shooting incident near the junction of Sargeant and Maple Streets. Notifications from ShotSpotter technology also contributed to the police alert. In addition to local Holyoke Police, state police dispatched patrols, K9 units, and investigative teams to aid in the investigation and the search for potential suspects in the vicinity. The office of Mayor Joshua Garcia of Holyoke has announced that the mayor is apprised of the shooting situation and will be releasing further details later in the afternoon. Holyoke is situated approximately 90 miles (144.84 kilometers) to the west of Boston and has a population nearing 38,000. The city is also recognized as the location of the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Holyoke Massachusetts shootingWhat happened in the downtown Holyoke, Massachusetts shooting?How many people were injured in the Holyoke shooting?Have any suspects been arrested?Is there an ongoing threat to the public?Who is conducting the investigation?How did authorities become aware of the incident?What was the response from local authorities?What has Mayor Joshua Garcia said about the incident?What is the population of Holyoke?More about Holyoke Massachusetts shooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Holyoke Massachusetts shooting What happened in the downtown Holyoke, Massachusetts shooting? State police have confirmed that at least three individuals were injured in a shooting incident in downtown Holyoke, Massachusetts. The shooting followed a dispute that took place on a central city street. How many people were injured in the Holyoke shooting? A minimum of three individuals were confirmed injured in the Holyoke shooting. One of the victims was a passenger on a bus that was passing through the area at the time of the incident. Have any suspects been arrested? As of the most recent reports, authorities have not publicly disclosed any information regarding the apprehension of suspects involved in the shooting. Is there an ongoing threat to the public? According to a spokesperson for the state police, there is no current belief that there exists an ongoing risk to the community. Who is conducting the investigation? The investigation is being directed by the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office. State police have also been deployed to assist in the investigation and the search for potential suspects. How did authorities become aware of the incident? A 911 call was received by police shortly before 1 p.m., alerting them to the shooting incident near the intersection of Sargeant and Maple Streets. Notifications from ShotSpotter technology also contributed to the police alert. What was the response from local authorities? In addition to Holyoke Police, state police dispatched patrols, K9 units, and investigative teams to aid in the investigation and the search for potential suspects in the area. What has Mayor Joshua Garcia said about the incident? The office of Mayor Joshua Garcia of Holyoke announced that the mayor is aware of the shooting situation and will be releasing further details later in the afternoon. What is the population of Holyoke? Holyoke is situated approximately 90 miles to the west of Boston and has a population nearing 38,000. It is also home to the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. 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Reply SarahM1990 October 5, 2023 - 3:29 am What’s happening to our city? This is so concerning. Where are we headed? Reply PoliticalWatch October 5, 2023 - 8:57 am Hope the Mayor and the police department take some serious steps. This can’t go on. Reply EconAnalyst October 5, 2023 - 9:09 am Events like this can have broader economic impact, u know. Investors and businesses get wary. Reply NewsJunkie October 5, 2023 - 12:17 pm been following The Big Big News for updates. They better follow up with details from the mayor. Reply TechGeek101 October 5, 2023 - 2:20 pm ShotSpotter tech huh? Seems it’s really helping police respond faster, thats good at least. Reply LocalResident October 5, 2023 - 7:41 pm wow, I pass by Sargeant and Maple streets almost every day. This hits too close to home, literally. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
