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Man dies after being shot by Hinsdale police

Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue, at lectern, addresses reporters on Sept. 29, 2023, after a state trooper shot a man in Hancock, Massachusetts.
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Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue, at lectern, addresses reporters on Sept. 29, 2023.

A civilian shot in an exchange of gunfire with police in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, Wednesday has died.

According to the Berkshire District Attorney’s office, the man, who has not yet been identified, died from his injuries Wednesday afternoon.
 
Two officers injured in the shootout have been identified as Hinsdale Chief of Police Shawn Boyne and Sgt. Dom Crumpi. Crumpi remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Boyne was treated and released, according to the district attorney's office.
 
The shooting occurred after five officers attempted to carry out a wellness check on the civilian, who had barricaded himself in a bedroom.
 
As police attempted to restrain him, the man reportedly shot the sergeant in the hand while asking police to kill him. The bullet also hit the chief, where it lodged in a bullet-proof vest. Police tased the man during the struggle before another Hinsdale officer fired his gun, hitting Crumpi in the elbow. The same officer, who was not identified, fired again, striking the civilian in the head.
 
All officers involved have been placed on leave. Berkshire D.A. Timothy Shugrue is scheduled to provide more information on the incident during a press conference Friday.

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