Infant dies in MA after mom shot on bus during pregnancy

By Better Today On Oct 5, 2023

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A pregnant woman was shot while on a public bus during an altercation in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and her baby, delivered after the incident, passed away. Three suspects have been identified and are in custody; one of them, Alejandro Ramos, has been charged with murder and held without bail. The Holyoke Police Department and the Hampden District Attorney’s Office are investigating the shooting.

Holyoke Shooting Claims Life of Delivered Infant

In Holyoke, Massachusetts, a deadly shooting led to the unfortunate death of a newborn, delivered after its mother was critically shot during a downtown street altercation. The mother was rushed to the hospital after being shot on a public bus.

Scene where multiple were shot in Holyoke, Mass., on Oct. 4, 2023.

Police responded around midday and disclosed that three male suspects were involved in the incident. All suspects have reportedly been identified, hospitalized, and taken into custody with no additional information on their conditions. The victim’s identity remains undisclosed.

At his arraignment, Alejandro Ramos, 22, was charged with murder and denied bail. Another suspect, Johnluis Sanchez, is still hospitalized and will face a murder charge upon recovery. A third suspect is being pursued by the law enforcement.

State police spokesperson Dave Procopio confirmed the shooting resulted from “an altercation among people on the street.” The incident also involved a public bus from Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, which has refrained from commenting on the ongoing investigation.

The investigation is being headed by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit along with the Holyoke Police Department. They were alerted about the shooting near the intersection of Sargeant and Maple Streets, and are continuing the search for suspects with the help of patrol and K-9 teams.

Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia expressed his condolences and frustration over the tragedy. He pledged to utilize all resources to curb such violence in the city.

Holyoke, situated about 90 miles from Boston, has a population of approximately 38,000 and houses the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.