Pittsfield Man in Critical Condition After Stabbing

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man was in critical condition after sustaining at least one stab wound in a Tuesday night incident.

Around 10:18 p.m. on Oct. 1, police responded to the area of Kent Avenue for a reported stabbing.

"The subsequent investigation revealed that a 30-year-old Pittsfield resident had sustained at least one stab wound and he was transported to Berkshire Medical Center for treatment," according to police. 

"The victim's wound was considered life-threatening; he is still hospitalized and his last known condition was critical."

Investigators do not believe this was a random attack, and there is no known risk to the general public. A residence on Kent Avenue was searched by police late morning on Wednesday and a person of interest was identified.

No further information has been provided at this time.

Anyone who wishes to provide information is asked to contact the PPD Detective Bureau at 413-448-9705. Information can also be provided anonymously via the Detective Bureau Tip Line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).


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Three Injured in Pittsfield Halloweentime Shootings

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Three city residents sustained gunshot wounds while in the larger downtown area this week.

The Pittsfield Police Department responded to shooting reports on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on First Street and Pleasant Street.  A person was shot during each incident but injuries were considered non-life threatening.  

Two incidents on Pleasant Street are believed to be related.

These do not appear to be random acts of violence, police say, and are not a threat to the general public. There is no further information at this time.

On Oct. 30 just after 7:30 p.m., police responded to the 100 block of First Street for a party who had been shot. The 34-year-old male Pittsfield resident sustained one gunshot wound that was not considered to be life-threatening and was transported to Berkshire Medical Center.

On Oct. 31 just after 11 p.m., police responded to the 20 block of Pleasant Street for a ShotSpotter activation.

"Several callers also made reports of shots fired," police reported.

Upon officers’ arrival, police found an 18-year-old man who had sustained a single gunshot wound. The injury was not considered to be life-threatening and the victim was transported to BMC for treatment.

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