Massachusetts State Police have been involved in a shooting on Union and Main Street in Springfield that left the suspect dead.
According to State police, around 2:30 a.m., Troopers assigned to the MSP Gaming Enforcement Unit were involved in an incident with a suspect in the area of Union and Main Streets.
The suspect was shot and troopers called an ambulance and provided medical aid, said State Police.
The suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Patrick McNamara, president of the State Police Association of Massachusetts, released the following statement in response to the shooting:
“A critical incident is never easy. Our members go to work every day in service to the citizens of the Commonwealth. None of our members go to work expecting or wanting to discharge their firearm. This morning’s incident in Springfield is another example of the dangers our members face daily, and we are thankful the involved Troopers are safe, uninjured, and able to go home to their families. As more details are released regarding the incident itself, we are confident it will become clear that our members reacted as they are trained and expected to.”
The investigation into the incident is being led by the Hampden District Attorney.