PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday Oct. 21  at approximately 5:48 PM, Pittsfield Police were dispatched to the area of Dalton Ave and Dartmouth Street for a report of shots fired.

 

911 callers observed a fight in progress with one of the people involved shooting a firearm. Witnesses provided clothing and physical descriptions of the people involved. 

 

All had fled the area prior to police arrival. A PPD K9 unit conducted a track in the area. An area search was conducted with negative results for those involved.

 

No one was struck during the incident. Ballistic evidence was found at the scene. A portion of Dartmouth Street was shut down for approximately an hour while the scene was processed. Video surveillance in the area is being reviewed. 

 

A vehicle involved has been identified. This is not believed to be a random incident.

 

This remains an active investigation.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police Department Detective Bureau (413-448-9705), call the Tip line (413-448-9706), or send us a tip via text message by texting "PITTIP" and your message to 847411 (TIP411) Detective Cody Civello is the Lead Detective on the case and can be reached at 448-9705 ext 522.