Crime
Victims Identified in Hebron Street Shooting
Springfield, MA – The Hampden County District Attorney’s Office has released the identities of the two men who died following a double shooting on Hebron Street earlier this month.
According to Payton North, Communications Director for the District Attorney’s Office, Springfield Police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 0-100 block of Hebron Street at approximately 5:40 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, after receiving reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult males inside the home suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both victims were immediately transported to Baystate Medical Center. Despite emergency medical efforts, both individuals succumbed to their injuries.
The victims have been identified as 55-year-old Noe Martin and 35-year-old Justin Santiago, both residents of Springfield.
Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni extended his condolences to the families and friends of the victims, stating, “Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Mr. Martin and Mr. Santiago during this difficult time.”
The case is currently under active investigation by the Springfield Police Department’s Homicide Unit, led by Captain Trent Duda, in collaboration with the Hampden District Attorney’s Murder Unit.
Authorities have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to public safety in connection to this incident.
Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
CHICAGO — A 37-year-old Chicago photographer was fatally shot Sunday night in the West Pullman neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The victim was identified as Troy Hollingsworth, owner of PolaBear Red Filmz.
Police said Hollingsworth was seated inside his Nissan Maxima in the 100 block of East 118th Place at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, when an unknown individual opened fire.
Hollingsworth was struck multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities confirmed.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Additional details have not been released as the investigation remains ongoing.