Monday Update: Automatic Weapon Fired 25 Rounds in Forest Park, Trash Overflows On White Street

At the weekly community meeting in Forest Park this morning police officers said that there were multiple reports of guns fired in the neighborhood:

On the 28th, Springfield’s shot spotter detected 25 rounds fired from an automatic weapon at 598 Dickinson street. Police believe it was a car driving by shooting a fully automatic Glock into the air. Police say criminals can get an auto switch from China that can nagle’s guns to fire automatic rounds. No damage and nobody was shot

On the 30th shot spotter detected one round on orange street with one spent shell casing no victims

Later on the 30th, shot spotter picked up two rounds on 95 Longhill with no victims or evidence. 

On the 2nd shot spotter detected 6 rounds 10 recovered 9mm casing and one live round.

Accidents

On the 29th there were two fatal car accidents, one near333 Belmont street. It was a Hispanic male pedestrian hit by a pickup truck. He didn’t wanna go to hospital and died a few hrs later.

At plum tree, a juvenile lost control of dirtbike and died on scene. A vigil was held at the location and required a police response because the dirt bikers and motorcyclists who showed up in support were making a lot of noise.

At the meeting neighbors complained of a small dog who is pooping all over neighborhood. Neighbors were putting up signs concerning the poop. It’s a small dog but it’s all over peoples lawns. 

There’s a tree lighting tomorrow night. Santa clause will be there. Refreshments in cafe Christo to have cookies and hot chocolate. 

Neighbors also complained about overflowing trash from a bakery and bar on 427 White street.

Police say the trash is ultimately not the bakeries responsibility but the property owners.

the property is owned by Sumner Ave LLC who’s address is 9 BELLEVUE AVE SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108 USA