PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Taconic High student was discovered fatally shot on Sunday evening after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a tree at intersection of Franco Terrace and Parker Street.

 

Family members informed The Berkshire Eagle that the victim was Brodie Slonski, 17, who was in Taconic's metal fabrication program. Berkshire County District Attorney's Office had not identified the victim because he was a juvenile.

 

Police said they responded to 17 Parker St. at about 6:14 p.m. on Sunday for the report of a single vehicle collision. They found a white Honda HR-V with the steering wheel and side curtain airbags deployed, the hood bent inward and debris scattered around the vehicle. 

 

The victim was behind wheel and unresponsive, with blood visible on and around him, according to the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office. He was found to have a gunshot wound to the chest when firefighters removed him from the vehicle. 

 

The victim was transported to Berkshire Medical Center by Action Ambulance, where he was later pronounced dead.

 

Police say the Honda appeared to have been traveling on Franco Terrace toward the Parker Street intersection. No other individuals were present inside the car. 

 

The investigation remains active. As more information becomes available, it will be released.