Pittsfield Man Arrested in Shooting Incident
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man is under arrest after allegedly discharging a firearm inside a vehicle.
Ryan Starbird, 19, was injured in the incident along with another Pittsfield man who was in the vehicle with him. Both are currently being treated at Berkshire Medical Center for gunshot injuries.
Police were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot in Berkshire Crossing around 2 a.m. on Thursday when a caller reported two people had been shot. Police did not disclose whether the caller was one of the injured or the name of the other adult.
Officers provided medical aid to both men at the scene.
Investigators located one shell casing at the scene and determined that Starbird had fired the weapon.
Starbird will be processed at Pittsfield District Court once released from the hospital.
Anyone wishing to provide information about this incident can contact Detective Michael Murphy at 413-448-9700, Ext. 582.
Information can also be provided anonymously via the tip line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).
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