SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (WHDH) - An investigation is underway after a police officer fatally shot a suspect in Springfield early Saturday morning, according to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office.
Members of the State Police Gaming Enforcement Unit, along with members of the Springfield Police Department assigned to the Gaming Enforcement Unit, responded to a 2 a.m. report of a 48-year-old man acting aggressive to others who was possibly armed with a firearm, according to the DA’s Office.
The initial stages of the investigation show a foot pursuit ensuing when contact was made with the individual. During the pursuit, shots were fired and exchanged between the individual and responding officers. The individual was struck during this exchange resulting in officers requesting an ambulance and rendering medical aid. The individual was transported to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, where he later passed away.
His name has not been released.
This incident is being actively investigated by the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office and in conjunction with the Springfield Police Department’s Detective Bureau.
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