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Suspect in custody after shoots his wife and barricaded himself in his trailer on Route 1 in Danvers
“We have shut down Route 1 in that area,” state police said in a post on X. “We ask the public to avoid the area.”
Update: A person is in custody, and a section of Route 1 in Danvers is still closed on Monday afternoon as authorities investigate a reported shooting at a trailer park, which resulted in another person being hospitalized, according to officials.
A portion of Route 1 in Danvers is currently closed on Monday afternoon as authorities investigate a reported shooting at a trailer park involving a barricaded individual.
Troopers and Danvers police officers are conducting an investigation in the area of 98 Newbury Street, as confirmed by Massachusetts State Police.
The southbound lanes are inaccessible at the exit to Route 114 West. State police have reported a “barricaded male suspect” inside a trailer, with a NEMLEC tactical team providing assistance in the emergency response.
A female victim of the shooting has been transported to a local hospital, and her condition is not immediately known.
State police have urged the public to avoid the area.
At the scene, Danvers police cruisers and ambulances were seen along the side of the highway near the trailer park, where negotiators are working alongside law enforcement.
The situation is described as “developing,” “ongoing,” and “active.” Specific details about the events leading to the shooting remain unclear, and no further information is currently available.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
