Murder suspect arrested in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Authorities have made an arrest in connection to a fatal double-shooting in Springfield earlier this month on Orange Street.

Officers took 32-year-old, Sakawn Straw of Springfield, into custody early Thursday morning.

According to Springfield police Straw was arrested around 6 a.m. at a home in Springfield.

“Members of the Springfield Police Homicide Unit, Springfield Police Emergency Services Unit (ESU) and Warrant Apprehension Unit arrested .. Straw at a home on the 0-100 block of Revere Street in connection with a double shooting on July 11th,” explained Ryan Walsh, representative of the Springfield Police Department.

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Straw now faces numerous charges including Murder.

On July 11th, officers responded to a reported shooting victim on the 200 block of Orange Street around 10:30 p.m. When they arrived, they found two men inside the apartment.

Both men were taken to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, where one man, later identified as 54-year-old Eric Wilson, died from his injuries.

The other victim, who has not been identified by authorities, suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Following the double-shooting, investigators were able to pinpoint a suspect.

“The Springfield Police Homicide Unit under the direction of Captain Duda began investigating in conjunction with Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s Murder Unit,” noted Walsh who added that, “Homicide Detectives identified Straw as a suspect.”

Straw was expected to be arraigned Thursday in Springfield District Court on the following charges:

• Murder
• Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Building
• Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
• Carrying a Firearm without a License
• Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon