SALEM – Joseph Hurley, the man accused of shooting his wife and opening fire on police in Danvers on Monday has been ordered held without bail until he can undergo a dangerousness hearing.
The 62-year-old is facing multiple charges. He appeared by video from a hospital bed while his attorneys were in Salem District Court on Tuesday.
While the judge read charges against him, Hurley could be heard asking “Is my wife dead?’
Police said Hurley allegedly shot his wife multiple times in a mobile park on Newbury Street. She was able to escape to a neighboring trailer.
Officers rushed in to treat the woman. A short time later heard gunshots and found Hurley was allegedly shooting at police. No officers were hit.
Police were able to get the injured woman out of the trailer and into a cruiser where they continued treating her for her injuries. The woman is in critical but stable condition, police said.
