Troopers Return Fire After State Police Cruiser Struck by Gunfire in Springfield
State and local police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night on Massachusetts Avenue in Springfield. According to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, the incident happened at approximately 7 p.m. near 159 Massachusetts Avenue while members of the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit were conducting an investigation.
Preliminary investigators determined that shots were fired at troopers and a Massachusetts State Police cruiser was struck by gunfire. Troopers discharged their service weapons in response, reportedly striking one individual…