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Pittsfield Police Investigating Armed Home Invasion

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are investigating an armed home invasion on Mohawk Street that left one victim seriously injured with a gun shot wounds.
 
At approximately 9:10 P.M. on Wednesday Sept. 22 Pittsfield Police responded to the area of 50 Mohawk St. for multiple ShotSpotter activations. While en route, Pittsfield Police Dispatch received additional calls reporting shots fired in that area with one shooting victim inside 50 Mohawk St.
 
Upon arrival, police located a 47 year old male from Pittsfield inside the residence, suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to BMC with serious but non-life threatening injuries and later transported to Albany Med for further treatment.
 
Members of the Pittsfield Police Department Detective Bureau, Crime Scene Services and Drug Unit responded. Further investigation revealed the incident was an armed home invasion resulting in one of the occupants of the house
Victim and witness reports stated three masked individuals forced entry into the residence prior to the shots being fired. A vehicle believed to have been involved in the incident was towed from the scene and is in police custody.
 
Pittsfield Police Department Crime Scene processed the scene and additional evidence was collected. A member of the Pittsfield Police K9 Unit conducted a track for the suspects after receiving reports that they may have fled on foot.
 
Pittsfield Police believe this to be a random incident. At this time, those involved remain at large. Area video surveillance is being collected and reviewed. 
 
This incident remains under investigation. The majority of the Pittsfield Police Department Patrol Division was committed to this scene for some time. Mutual aid was requested to assist with calls for service during this time. 
 
Anyone with information is asked to call the Police Department Detective Bureau (413-448-9705), Tip line (413-448-9706), or send us a tip via text message by texting "PITTIP" and your message to 847411 (TIP411).
 
Detective Michael Murphy is the Lead Detective on the case and can be reached at 448-9705 ext. 582.
 
The Pittsfield Fire Dept. and County Ambulance responded.
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MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

BMC and Medical Arts Complex parking areas remain open and detours may be in place at certain times. The city will provide additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in the area as construction progresses.

The project has been a few years in the making, with a public hearing dating back to 2021. It aims to increase safety for all modes of transportation and improve intersection operation.

It consists of intersection widening and signalization improvements at First and Tyler streets, the conversion of North Street between Tyler and Stoddard Avenue to serve one-way southbound traffic only, intersection improvements at Charles Street and North Street, intersection improvements at Springside Avenue and North Street, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of First Street, North Street, Stoddard Avenue, and the Berkshire Medical Center entrance.

Work also includes the construction of 5-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps.  

Last year, the City Council approved multiple orders for the state project: five orders of takings for intersection and signal improvements at First Street and North Street. 

The total amount identified for permanent and temporary takings is $397,200, with $200,000 allocated by the council and the additional monies coming from carryover Chapter 90 funding. The state Transportation Improvement Plan is paying for the project and the city is responsible for 20 percent of the design cost and rights-of-way takings.

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