Holyoke man charged with attempted murder and multiple gun offenses
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Holyoke last month.
In a news release from Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan, officers were called at around 6:15 p.m. on May 26 for a report of a shooting victim in the area of Race and Dwight Streets. When officers arrived, they found an adult man suffering from a gunshot. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.
Suspect wanted in connection with armed robbery arrested following Springfield police chase
Police say that the shooting happened a few minutes beforehand in the area of West and Mosher Streets. A description of the suspect and their vehicle was obtained. The vehicle was found on Clemente Street at around 6:45 p.m.
An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect, 33-year-old Victor Manuel-Pirela of Holyoke. On Wednesday at around 1 p.m., officers located Manuel-Pirela inside an apartment on Spring Street in Springfield. He was arrested and charged with the following:
Arrest Warrant
Firearm-Armed Assault to Murder
Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Building
Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony
Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card
Arrest Warrant
Forge/Misuse RMV Document
False Application for a Motor Vehicle License
Identity Fraud
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