Mass State Trooper Tamar Bucci was forever taken away from her family and friends while trying to help out a disabled motorist on Route 93 in Stoneham.
January 1, 2021 1:31 pm
SPRINGFIELD, MASS (WLNE) – A 31-year-old man was arrested after a shots fired incident turned into an officer-involved shooting on Thursday night.
Just before 11:20 PM, a Massachusetts State Police Trooper responded to a multiple shots fired incident in the area of 104 Stafford Street.
A Springfield officer also responded to the area.
Both the Trooper and the officer turned onto Nursery Street, which intersects with Stafford, to find the source of the gunshots.
According to the State Police, evidence suggests that upon arrival, a 31-year-old male, now identified as Christopher Gardner, fired two rounds at their cruisers.
The Trooper was struck in his left leg while he was still in his vehicle.