Police seek blue car involved in drive-by shooting, Pittsfield MA
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, police are searching for a blue 2010 Ford Fusion involved in a drive-by shooting on Churchill Street in Pittsfield. The vehicle may be heading north toward Lanesborough. The driver is believed to be armed. Authorities advise caution if locating the vehicle and to contact Pittsfield Police immediately.
Audio|Heard on: Berkshire County Fire, Police and EMS - Central-Northern
Listen to dispatch call
03:1
Transcript:
00:00
All county units, be prepared to take down a BOLO[1] out of the city of Pittsfield.
00:09
Yeah,
00:13
that's all county units.
00:14
Be prepared to take down a BOLO[1] out of the city of Pittsfield.
00:19
All County Unix Polo for Math PC, 3 November,
00:24
ECHO,
00:25
24,
00:26
3N-E-L-34,
00:29
should come back to a 2010 Ford Fusion color blue,
00:33
possibly being operated by a (name withheld).
00:44
Vehicle was involved in a drive-by shooting on Churchill Street in Pittsfield.
00:48
Vehicle may be heading northbound towards Lanesborough.
00:52
If located, stop, hold, use extreme caution for firearm[2],
00:57
hold,
00:58
contact Pittsfield Police.
01:01
Hold,
01:02
contact PPD.
01:05
Again, that's all county units.
01:07
BOLO[1] for Mass PC.
01:08
3 November, ECHO, Lima, 34,
01:12
should come back to a 2010 Ford Fusion color blue,
01:18
possibly operated by a (name withheld).
01:32
Vehicle was involved in a drive-by shooting.
01:34
On Churchill Street,
01:37
may be heading northbound towards Lanesborough.
01:41
If located, stop, hold, use extreme caution for a firearm[2], contact Pittsfield Police.
01:47
Berkshers Clear 1736.
01:50
Which is next to you from the area, sir.
01:59
Yep.
02:01
Have a MDA, I believe they're pulling into the stop and chop on Merrill Road.
02:08
Turn four.
02:13
Sure.
02:15
Please, bye.
02:20
Echo Lima 34.
02:24
Vehicle should come back to a 2010 Ford Fusion color blue.
02:29
Possible operator, (name withheld).
02:38
It would be near September 17th, 2004.
02:45
It's involved in a drive-by shooting on Churchill.
02:48
Last seen northbound going towards Lanesborough.
02:55
If found, stop, hold, and use extreme caution, operator has a firearm[2] on person.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
BOLO: Broadcast alert to watch for a person, vehicle, or situation of interest.
[2]
firearm: Subject has a firearm or firearm involvement; use caution
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Churchill St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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