Two more incidents involving gunshots have been reported in Springfield, state police said.
Early Saturday, Patrick Mullinex, 38, of Springfield arrived at Springfield Hospital with a gunshot wound to his hand, according to a state police press release. “The circumstances surrounding this incident, including where it occurred, are under active investigation but (it) is believed to have occurred in Springfield,” the release said.
On Monday night, state police responded to “a report of a shooting” on Union Street in Springfield. According to the release, “there are no known victims,” though police are investigating.
Since April, Springfield has experienced an uptick in shootings and instances of gunfire. Police there are understaffed, and state police have told local departments to limit their calls for support due to state police’s own staffing shortage.
— Ethan Weinstein
