According to the Holyoke Police Department, there was a reported shooting incident in the downtown area of Holyoke, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon.
“We can confirm that there are multiple victims and this is an active and ongoing investigation,” police wrote on Facebook. “Please avoid this area, we will provide another update this afternoon.”
As a precautionary measure, the public is advised to stay away from the intersection of Sargeant and Maple streets.
Details regarding the exact number of individuals injured in the shooting have not been immediately provided by the police.
This is a breaking news update.
