Man injured after shooting in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — One person was treated for a gunshot wound Wednesday in Pittsfield after an incident near the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Boylston Street. Lt. John Soules of the Pittsfield Police Department said one shell casing was found in the area.
Soules said that officers were sent to the intersection at around 9:51 p.m. on Wednesday after a ShotSpotter activation. Officers investigating the incident learned that a victim was driving himself to Berkshire Medical Center for a gunshot wound. Officers talked to the victim and learned that an unknown person fired a round from a vehicle into the victim's vehicle, hitting him.
Police said they expect the victim to be OK. They have not released any other information about the incident.
Pittsfield Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Civello at 413-448-9700 ext. 522. You can also anonymously leave a tip by calling 413-448-9706 or text a tip to TIP411 (847411) by texting PITTIP and your message.