GREENFIELD — Police are investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday afternoon on Water Street.
According to Greenfield Police Chief Todd Dodge, a man was shot on Water Street, with two gunshots to an arm. The injuries are expected to be non-life-threatening, but the victim was transported by helicopter to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield for treatment. There is no threat to the public.
The identity of the victim was not immediately available, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are still being investigated, Dodge said.
Dodge explained two suspects are believed to be involved, fleeing the scene around 2:40 p.m. in a silver Kia or Honda sedan before police arrived. One suspect description was given for a person wearing a black ski mask, a black bubble winter jacket and black sweatpants with white lettering down the leg.
A reverse 911 notification was sent out by the Greenfield Police Department just before 4 p.m. providing a description of the suspect and incident information. Dodge said this is the first time the department has used this system, and the hope is to continue to use it when warranted for community awareness.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting should call the Greenfield Police Department at 413-773-5411.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
