Shrewsbury shooting: First details on suspect after active shooter alert, shelter-in-place

Police are searching for a ‘heavily armed’ suspect in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, after a father was brutally shot and killed near a bridge over Jordan Pond

Published on: Aug 28, 2025, 23:34:46 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Police are searching for a ‘heavily armed’ suspect in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, after a father was brutally shot and killed near a bridge over Jordan Pond on Thursday. The man, 57, was walking back after taking his 6-year-old child to Coolidge School when he saw another man spray-painting graffiti on the bridge.

A shooting in Shrewsbury resulted in a 57-year-old man's death (Unsplash)

Police said that the victim confronted the suspect and the two got into a dispute. The father then allegedly called 911. He had recorded the suspect defacing the bridge. During the call, 911 operators heard the gunshots, prompting them to alert responding officers.

When police arrived, they found the man suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Despite quick medical attention, he was later pronounced dead at a hospital. His identity has not yet been released.

Authorities launched a full-scale response, searching the surrounding neighborhood with heavily armed teams, drones, and even a battering ram attached to a squad car. A shelter in place was ordered.

The order was lifted after the suspect's arrest. Coolidge Elementary School and other schools in the district remained secure, with officials confirming no involvement by the school and everyone remaining safe.

Officers surrounded a nearby home marked with graffiti that read ‘Free Palestine’ and ‘Free Congo’, as per CBS News.

Neighbors revealed prior conflicts with the resident, and the 26-year-old man was eventually taken into custody. Authorities said the suspect was known to police, though it remains unclear if he had any prior relationship with the victim.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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