Police Officer in Wilbraham Shot During Incident; Suspect Now in Custody
In Wilbraham, Massachusetts, a serious incident unfolded on Saturday night when a local police officer got shot. According to David Procopio, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police, the officer exchanged gunfire with a suspect at a home on Old Carriage Drive around 8:40 p.m.
Wilbraham Police Chief Edward Lennon shared that the officer sustained a gunshot wound and was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. As of 2 a.m. Sunday, the officer's condition was reported as stable, which is a relief.
The suspect, however, was believed to still be inside the house, and there was uncertainty about their condition. The response to the situation involved troopers from the Springfield barracks, a K-9 team, negotiators, and the Special Tactical Operations (STOP) team.
David Procopio explained that the Bomb Squad also joined in, deploying their robotic platforms in case they were needed for close visual surveillance. During the incident, State Police negotiators successfully established an open phone line into the house.
To assess the situation inside, members of the STOP Team used an armored vehicle to break a first-floor window. A trooper then maneuvered a drone through the window, providing a video feed from inside the house to investigators outside. The video revealed the suspect in a front breezeway with gunshot wounds.
Taking swift action, troopers ordered the conscious suspect not to move. They entered the house and took the suspect into custody shortly after midnight on Sunday. Alongside the suspect, investigators reportedly found a handgun and ammunition at the scene.
Emergency crews provided immediate treatment to the suspect on-site before transporting them to a local hospital under police guard. The investigation into this concerning incident is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the details of what transpired in Wilbraham.
Wilbraham Police Chief Edward Lennon shared that the officer sustained a gunshot wound and was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. As of 2 a.m. Sunday, the officer's condition was reported as stable, which is a relief.
The suspect, however, was believed to still be inside the house, and there was uncertainty about their condition. The response to the situation involved troopers from the Springfield barracks, a K-9 team, negotiators, and the Special Tactical Operations (STOP) team.
David Procopio explained that the Bomb Squad also joined in, deploying their robotic platforms in case they were needed for close visual surveillance. During the incident, State Police negotiators successfully established an open phone line into the house.
To assess the situation inside, members of the STOP Team used an armored vehicle to break a first-floor window. A trooper then maneuvered a drone through the window, providing a video feed from inside the house to investigators outside. The video revealed the suspect in a front breezeway with gunshot wounds.
Taking swift action, troopers ordered the conscious suspect not to move. They entered the house and took the suspect into custody shortly after midnight on Sunday. Alongside the suspect, investigators reportedly found a handgun and ammunition at the scene.
Emergency crews provided immediate treatment to the suspect on-site before transporting them to a local hospital under police guard. The investigation into this concerning incident is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the details of what transpired in Wilbraham.
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