Baby loses life after pregnant mother shot in Holyoke, Massachusetts
A baby died after a pregnant woman on a bus was hit by gunfire during a shooting that injured “multiple” people in the Massachusetts city of Holyoke on Wednesday.
“This victim, who was pregnant, was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The infant, who was delivered, and needed life-saving medical services, tragically passed away,” said Hampden District Attorney Jim Leydon in a statement.
All suspects in the case have been identified and after being taken to hospital are in custody, he added.
Officers responded to multiple calls of gunshots near the intersection of Maple and Sargeant Streets at around 1.00pm ET Holyoke police said.
Responding officers found multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds and said the scene is still “active.”
The exact number of victims has not yet been released by authorities, who are warning people to stay away from the scene.
“Holyoke Police are investigating a shooting at the intersection of Maple and Sargeant Streets. Shortly before 1pm, 911 operators received multiple calls for help along with notifications from ShotSpotter,” police stated.
“We can confirm that there are multiple victims and this is an active and ongoing investigation. Please avoid this area, we will provide another update this afternoon.”
Key Points
Baby dies after pregnant woman hit by gunfire
hooting took place after police praised ShotSpotter system
Multiple victims in shooting in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Holyoke shooting
Wednesday 4 October 2023 20:36 , Graeme Massie
This is a live blog covering a shooting in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Police confirm ‘multiple’ victims in shooting
Wednesday 4 October 2023 20:42 , Graig Graziosi
Mayor aware of shooting but few details made public
Wednesday 4 October 2023 21:13 , Graeme Massie
Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia’s office says that he is aware of the shooting.
“Shortly before 1 pm today there was a shooting at the intersection of Maple and Sargeant Streets in Holyoke. There were multiple gunshot victims. The police investigation is active and ongoing,” the office said.
State police say some victims were on bus
Wednesday 4 October 2023 21:35 , Graeme Massie
Massachusetts State Police spokesperson David Procopio said a preliminary investigation indicated “some of the victims were on a bus that was passing through the area”, reported WGGB/WSHM.
Three people shot, including one bus passenger, state police say
Wednesday 4 October 2023 22:01 , Graig Graziosi
Three people, including one bus passenger, were reportedly shot Wednesday afternoon in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Police received 911 calls and ShotSpotter alerts shortly before 1pm today that multiple individuals had been shot near a downtown intersection.
One of the victims was reportedly on a bus passing through the intersection, according to Mass Live, citing the state police.
At least three people shot in Holyoke
Wednesday 4 October 2023 22:35 , Graeme Massie
At least three people were shot including one person on a passing bus, according to state police.
State police spokesperson Dave Procopio told the Associated Press that the shooting came after “an altercation among people on the street.”
Multiple victims in shooting in Holyoke, Massachusetts
03:01 , Graeme Massie
The shooting occurred hours after the city announced its ShotSpotter system had detected more than 100 gunfire incidents since March.
Multiple victims in shooting in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Holyoke shooting: Baby dies after pregnant mother on bus hit in shooting that left ‘multiple’ wounded
05:03 , Graeme Massie
Police have arrested three male suspects.
Holyoke shooting: Baby dies after pregnant mother on bus hit
Baby dies after pregnant woman hit by gunfire
07:03 , Graeme Massie
“On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 12.38 p.m. members of the Holyoke Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 100 block of Sargeant Street,” said Hampden District Attorney Jim Leydon in a statement on Wednesday.
“It appears three male suspects were involved in an altercation, during which a shooting occurred. It is believed one of the rounds from that altercation struck a public transportation bus and an uninvolved female occupant, who was seated in the bus.
“This victim, who was pregnant, was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The infant, who was delivered, and needed life-saving medical services, tragically passed away.
“All involved suspects are believed to have been identified and transported to nearby hospitals and are in custody.
“This incident is under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office and the Holyoke Police Department.”
Shooting took place after police praised ShotSpotter system
09:08 , Graeme Massie
“ShotSpotter works. This morning, the Holyoke Police Department will unveil alarming data regarding its ShotSpotter program. More than a hundred shootings, and only 14 calls to 911 for help since the program started,” HPD said on Facebook on Wednesday.
Witness recalls hearing multiple shots before police flooded Holyoke intersection
11:05 , Graeme Massie
A witness speaking to Western Massachusetts News reported hearing multiple gunshots on or near a bus at the Holyoke intersection where multiple people have been confirmed shot.
“I heard about eight shots. I was standing on the street, waiting on the bus, and I just heard pop, pop, pop, pop, then I saw one police coming down and then I saw about a thousand more come after that,” Boyd McCray, a witness, told Western Massachusetts News.
13:04 , Graeme Massie
Blog wrap-up
15:35 , Graig Graziosi
That concludes The Independent’s live coverage of the Holyoke shooting. Thanks for reading.
