Berkshire Co. DA gives updates on summer violence investigations
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WNYT)- Over the summer, there were four separate incidents involving gun violence in Pittsfield. On November 5, Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue held a press conference updating on the progress that has been made in all four incidents. On June 19, there was a fatal shooting at the Tyler Street and Pleasure Street area. Police identified a suspect to be Terry Martizna, who was later charged with murder. There is a warrant out for Martizna s arrest, and Pittsfield Police are working with various authorities to secure his return to Pittsfield. The August 4 shooting incident in which 25 rounds were fired in the area of Onota Street is under active investigation. A firearm believed to be connected to the incident is under forensic testing. Two people have been charged in the August 16 non-fatal shooting incident on 86 Linden Street, Jason Wright and one juvenile. There is a warrant out for Wright s arrest and the juvenile is in custody. Willie Harri