Alexander Ayala, a 52-year-old Hispanic man, was shot inside an apartment building in the 200 block of Union Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, late on April 30, 2023. Officers arrived at about 10:35 p.m. after a report of shots fired and found Ayala suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to Baystate Medical Center but died of his injuries.

The Springfield Police Department’s Detective Bureau opened an investigation. Detectives continue to seek information from anyone who might have seen or heard anything that night.

If anyone knew Alexander, witnessed activity near the 200 block of Union Street that evening, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Springfield Police Department.