On November 15, 2023, a shooting in Springfield, Massachusetts, left 42-year-old Emanuel Cruz dead. The shooting occurred near the 100 block of Morgan Street. Cruz and another man were found inside a freightliner; a third victim was on the sidewalk, and a fourth person later presented at Baystate Medical Center. Cruz was taken to the hospital by paramedics and died of his injuries. The man found with Cruz suffered serious wounds, while the remaining victims had non-life-threatening injuries.

Springfield police and the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office are investigating. No arrest or suspect identification has been reported. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call 413-787-6355.

If anyone saw activity near Morgan Street that evening or has information about the freightliner or the victims, please contact investigators at the number above.