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Police: Suspect who was holed up in Indiana apartment shooting at officers has died

Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 9:09 AM EDT
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By WPTA Staff and Gray News staff
Police said the shooter was taken away in an ambulance, where he died.

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Missing Ind. teen believed to be in ‘extreme danger,’ police say

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 1:10 AM EDT
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By Taylor Williams, WPTA Staff and Gray News staff
Hundreds of volunteers joined together to search for the 14-year-old alongside police.

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Palmer crews respond to car fire on Thorndike St.
The Westfield Starfires are launching into flight this summer season.
Westfield Starfires kick off their summer season at Billy Bullens Field
On Friday afternoon, many travelers got a head start to their Memorial Day weekend destinations.
Officials warn travelers of heavy traffic ahead of Memorial Day weekend
A Memorial Day tradition continued on Saturday in Holyoke.
Local residents pay tribute by flagging veterans’ graves for Memorial Day
A photo of a fire truck.
Hampden crews respond to a car fire near Main Street

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Fire crews responded to a large fire on Exposition Avenue in West Springfield Saturday morning.
9 people displaced, following fire on Exposition Avenue in West Springfield
The Chicopee Police Department is promoting bicyclist safety by putting on their Bike Rodeo for...
Chicopee Police teach bike safety to children at bike rodeo
American Medical Response celebrated “EMS Week” with the graduation of 20 new paramedics at the...
‘I’m looking forward to help the city’: 20 paramedics graduate in Springfield
Six Flags New England kicks off the summer season this weekend with new attractions.
Six Flags New England unveils ‘Dino Off Road Adventure’ attraction for the season
We’re just hours away from the start of the Free Music Friday concert series at MGM...
MGM Springfield introduces new drinks, menu options for the summer
Investigation underway following alleged abuse of disabled students on a bus in Springfield
Investigation underway following alleged abuse of disabled students on a bus in Springfield