Baby loses life after pregnant mother shot in Holyoke, Massachusetts

Massachusetts police report shooting with multiple victims in Holyoke

Law enforcement officials investigate the scene where multiple were shot, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Holyoke, Mass. (AP)

A baby died after a pregnant woman on a bus was hit by gunfire during a shooting that injured “multiple” people in the Massachusetts city of Holyoke on Wednesday.

“This victim, who was pregnant, was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The infant, who was delivered, and needed life-saving medical services, tragically passed away,” said Hampden District Attorney Jim Leydon in a statement.

All suspects in the case have been identified and after being taken to hospital are in custody, he added.

Officers responded to multiple calls of gunshots near the intersection of Maple and Sargeant Streets at around 1.00pm ET Holyoke police said.

Responding officers found multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds and said the scene is still “active.”

The exact number of victims has not yet been released by authorities, who are warning people to stay away from the scene.

“Holyoke Police are investigating a shooting at the intersection of Maple and Sargeant Streets. Shortly before 1pm, 911 operators received multiple calls for help along with notifications from ShotSpotter,” police stated.

“We can confirm that there are multiple victims and this is an active and ongoing investigation. Please avoid this area, we will provide another update this afternoon.”

Key Points

• Baby dies after pregnant woman hit by gunfire
• hooting took place after police praised ShotSpotter system
• Multiple victims in shooting in Holyoke, Massachusetts

[5 October 2023 11:05 · Graeme Massie]

Witness recalls hearing multiple shots before police flooded Holyoke intersection

A witness speaking to Western Massachusetts News reported hearing multiple gunshots on or near a bus at the Holyoke intersection where multiple people have been confirmed shot.

“I heard about eight shots. I was standing on the street, waiting on the bus, and I just heard pop, pop, pop, pop, then I saw one police coming down and then I saw about a thousand more come after that,” Boyd McCray, a witness, told Western Massachusetts News.

[5 October 2023 13:04 · Graeme Massie]

Law enforcement officials investigate the scene where multiple were shot, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Holyoke, Mass. (AP)

Members of law enforcement stand near police tape while investigating the scene where multiple people were shot, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Holyoke, Mass. (AP)

[5 October 2023 15:35 · Graig Graziosi]

Blog wrap-up

That concludes The Independent’s live coverage of the Holyoke shooting. Thanks for reading.