Edwin Rodriguez dies in fatal Springfield, MA shooting
Fatal Springfield, MA shooting death of Edwin Rodriguez – Obituary
Officials have confirmed the identity of the man who lost his life following a shooting in Springfield late last month.
According to Payton North, a representative for the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, the victim was 53-year-old Edwin Rodriguez of Springfield. Rodriguez was fatally shot on February 25 on Barton Street.
Police responded during the early morning hours to reports of a shooting in the 0–100 block of Barton Street. When officers arrived, they located Rodriguez suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported him to Baystate Medical Center for treatment, but he later died from his injuries.
Authorities say the investigation into the incident is still ongoing. Anyone who may have information is encouraged to contact the Springfield Police Department’s detective bureau at (413) 787-6355. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by texting CRIMES (274637) and including the word SOLVE followed by the information.