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Local leaders react to deadly Holyoke Mall shooting, suspect to be arraigned on Monday
HOLYOKE, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Sunday night, State Senator John Velis and a professor at American International College, broke down what can expect in Monday’s arraignment. According to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, an innocent bystander was shot, and later died, from an altercation between two people. A...
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Officials identify suspect in deadly Holyoke Mall shooting
HOLYOKE, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police have arrested a Springfield man in connection with the deadly Holyoke Mall shooting over the weekend. According to police, 23-year-old Kenneth Santana-Rodriguez was arrested and charged with murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Members of the Holyoke Police Department and the Massachusetts...
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Police investigating robbery at Berkshire Bank in Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Authorities are investigating a late-morning bank robbery in Longmeadow. Longmeadow Police Chief Robert Stocks said that officers were called to Berkshire Bank on Longmeadow Street around 11 a.m. Monday. We’re told that a male suspect went into bank and passed the teller a note demanding money....
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Monday morning news update
In this update, the suspect in the deadly shooting at the Holyoke Mall on Saturday appeared in court today, a former Westfield firefighter was found not guilty on one count of enticement of a minor, and Longmeadow Police are investigating a bank robbery at the Berkshire Bank at 138 Longmeadow Street. Plus, Meteorologist Janna Brown has your latest forecast.
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Monday afternoon news update
In this update, one person is dead after two gunmen opened fire in the Holyoke Mall last night. a three alarm fire ripped through a home in Springfield, and the unit that employed the five police officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols has been closed. Plus, Meteorologist Zack Duhaime has your latest forecast.
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Getting Answers: protecting yourself in active shooting situations
AGAWAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Personal safety concerns have surfaced following the deadly shooting at the Holyoke Mall on Saturday. “I think someone caught a round that wasn’t supposed to be hit and it’s very, very unfortunate, but you know, malls, houses of worship, schools, businesses, I mean you should be prepared because hope is a terrible strategy and I think we’ve reached a point where everybody should be trained,” said John Nettis, co-owner of Protective Advanced Safety Services.
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Arraignment held for suspect in deadly Holyoke Mall shooting
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The suspect in a deadly shooting at the Holyoke Mall over the weekend appeared before a judge Monday morning. Kenneth Santana-Rodriguez pleaded not guilty Monday to murder charges. Western Mass News obtained court documents that detail how the suspect allegedly got into a fight with his...
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Police investigating shooting at Holyoke Mall
HOLYOKE, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police are investigating after a shooting took place at the Holyoke Mall on Saturday. Holyoke Police confirmed that two people are custody at this time. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia added in social media post that one person was injured and that “the area is secure.” He...
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Woman dead following weekend stabbing in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Authorities are investigating a deadly weekend stabbing in Springfield. Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that officers were called to the 200 block of Chestnut Street around 1:50 a.m. Sunday for a reported stabbing. When they arrived, they found an adult female victim in the parking...
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Hampden County Sheriff discusses what’s in store for department in 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Hampden County Sheriff’s Department hosted its annual Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Breakfast Sunday morning to highlight the department’s accomplishments over the past year. “As Sheriff of the county, I’m very proud of the work we’re doing outside of the fences of the facility,”...
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Authorities: ‘innocent bystander’ killed in Holyoke Mall shooting
HOLYOKE, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - One person is dead following a shooting at the Holyoke Mall on Saturday. The Hampden District Attorney’s Office said that Holyoke Police were called to the mall just before 7 p.m. for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they found a male victim...
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Police: mother, child struck while crossing West Street in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Authorities are investigating after a mother and her young child were struck by a vehicle in Pittsfield this morning. Pittsfield Police Chief Sgt. Marc Maddalena said that emergency crews were called to a crash between a vehicle and pedestrian around 9:15 a.m. Monday. Investigators added that...
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Two people injured in shooting on Suffolk Street in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Two people were hospitalized following a weekend shooting in Sprigfield. Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that officers responded to several ShotSpotter activations on the 0-100 block of Marlborough Street and 100 block of Suffolk Street around 1:20 a.m. Sunday. When they arrived, they found a scene on Suffolk Street.
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Search continues for missing Ware man
(WGGB/WSHM) - Police are looking for the public’s help in locating a Ware man who has been reported missing in Worcester County. Mass. State Police said that 57-year-old Jeffrey Allard was last seen on January 22 leaving Marlborough Hospital. Over the weekend, crews searched the Sudbury Reservoir in Southborough,...
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Longmeadow School delayed Monday following threat
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Monday, students at Glenbrook Middle School will have a 2-hour delay following a school threat from last week. While this message is primarily for Glenbrook staff and students, I am copying all LPS staff and families. Having consulted further with the Longmeadow Police Department (LPD)...
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Crews respond to a house fire on Kirk Drive in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Sunday night, crews responded to a house fire on Kirk Drive in Springfield. Western Mass News crews arrived around 8:30 p.m., several emergency vehicles and first responders filled up most of the street. Fire Commissioner B.J. Calvi said crews extinguished the fire quickly, “We got...
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Palmer crews respond to brush fire on Mass. Pike roadside
PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews in Palmer responded to the Mass. Pike Saturday morning for reports of a brush fire along the side of the road. According to the Palmer Fire Department, they received the call around 11:20 a.m. Officials said that the fire broke out around mile marker 59.4...
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Western Mass News: Getting Answers - Jan. 29
Mild, Breezy, And Cloudy With A PM Shower To Close Out The Last Weekend Of January. Mild, Breezy, And Cloudy With A PM Shower To Close Out The Last Weekend Of January. One person is dead following a shooting at the Holyoke Mall on Saturday. Central high school holds JROTC...
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Railroad Hobby Show is a ‘must-see’ in West Springfield
Crews battle three-alarm fire on Main Street in Springfield. Hampden County Sheriff discusses what’s in store for department in 2023. Hampden County Sheriff discusses what’s in store for department in 2023. Western Mass News: Getting Answers - Jan. 29. Updated: 11 hours ago. |. This week, we’re getting...
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Crews respond to barn fire in Rowe
Crews battle three-alarm fire on Main Street in Springfield. Hampden County Sheriff discusses what’s in store for department in 2023. Hampden County Sheriff discusses what’s in store for department in 2023. Western Mass News: Getting Answers - Jan. 29. Updated: 11 hours ago. |. This week, we’re getting...
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