Pittsfield 'Targeted' Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A 29-year-old Pittsfield man is dead and another is injured following what authorities believe was a targeted shooting Thursday night near the intersection of Pleasure Avenue and Tyler Street.
According to police, on Thursday at approximately 8:09 p.m., multiple officers responded to an area at the intersection of Pleasure Avenue and Tyler Street for a reported shooting.
Dispatch was alerted by both a multiple-round ShotSpotter activation as well as 911 callers. Responding officers located two men who had sustained gunshot wounds and both were transported to Berkshire Medical Center by ambulance.
One victim, a 38-year-old Pittsfield resident, was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and was later released. The second shooting victim, the 29-year-old, died from his injuries at BMC despite the efforts of first responders and hospital staff.
This incident is currently under investigation by members of the Pittsfield Police Department in conjunction with personnel from the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office and other assisting agencies.
At this time investigators believe that the shooting was a targeted act.
Anyone who wishes to report information is asked to contact the Pittsfield Police Department at 413-448-9700. Information can also be provided anonymously by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411.)
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