Chicopee police said the body may be that of Janice Camerlin, a 61-year-old woman from the city's Fairview section, who was last seen Tuesday morning and whose car was found near the river in South Hadley on Wednesday.

SOUTH HADLEY — A body was found Friday in the Connecticut River under the Vietnam Memorial Bridge (Route 116) linking Holyoke to South Hadley, according to authorities.

Chicopee police spokesman Officer Mike Wilk, in a 4:50 p.m. Facebook post, said Janice Camerlin, the woman reported missing earlier this week, might have been found, "pending positive identification from the Medical Examiner's office."

Wilk didn't directly link the Camerlin case to the discovery of the body in the river, but he thanked people for their assistance and said "our thoughts are with her family."

Police located Camerlin's car Wednesday in the area of 30 Main St. in South Hadley, but she was nowhere to be found. That address is near the base of the Vietnam Memorial Bridge.

The mayor of Colorado Springs says a gunman in a shooting attack at a Planned Parenthood clinic is in custody.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- A gunman was arrested Friday hours after opening fire at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic, wounding multiple people and engaging in gun battles with police inside the building, officials said.

At least 11 people, including five police officers, were taken to hospitals, police Lt. Catherine Buckley said.

Authorities were still trying to determine if anybody was left inside the building.

Authorities were expected to spend several hours investigating unspecified items the gunman left outside the building or carried inside, Buckley said.

An unknown number of people were evacuated during the standoff -- some wrapped in blankets in the blowing snow -- to a nearby Veterans Administration clinic.

Three officers were injured while responding to the initial report of shots fired at the clinic before noon, authorities said. More than two hours later, the gunman shot and injured a fourth officer in another exchange with police inside the clinic, Buckley said.

Authorities said they don't know the motive of the gunman or whether the shooter had any connection to Planned Parenthood. The name of the suspect was not released.

"We don't have any information on this individual's mentality, or his ideas or ideology," Buckley said.

Planned Parenthood released a statement that said it did not know the full circumstances or motives behind the attack, or whether the organization was the target.

The shots sent people inside the clinic racing for cover. Jennifer Motolinia hid behind a table inside the clinic and called her brother, Joan, who said he heard multiple gunshots in the background.

"She was telling me to take care of her babies because she could get killed," Joan Motolinia said of his sister, the mother of three.

He rushed to the clinic but was frustrated because a police barricade kept him from getting close.

"People were shooting for sure. I heard someone shooting. There was a lot of gunfire. She was calm, she was trying to hide from those people," he said.

Police cordoned off the clinic, nearby medical offices and a shopping center. Authorities ordered everyone in the area to take shelter where they were.

Denise Speller, manager of a nearby hair salon, said she heard as many as 20 gunshots in less than five minutes.

She told The Gazette newspaper that she saw a police cruiser and two officers near a Chase Bank branch, not far from the Planned Parenthood facility.

One of the officers appeared to fall to the ground and the other officer knelt down to help and then tried to get the officer to safety behind the car, she said. Another officer told Speller to seek shelter inside the building.

"We're still pretty freaked out," Speller said by phone. "We can't stop shaking."

Ambulances and police vehicles lined up at a nearby intersection and police told people via Twitter to stay away from the shooting scene because it was not secure.

Shelley Satulla said she saw five or six people put on stretchers and placed in ambulances lined up next to King Soopers shopping center near the clinic.

Later in the afternoon, other people were able to walk out of the shopping center area accompanied by police officers toward a line of ambulances.

Mike Pelosi, who works at a deli at a nearby King Sooper grocery store, said he heard over the store's loudspeaker just before noon that nobody could leave the store.

Pelosi said customers and store employees were confused about what was going on but not panicked. He said a couple dozen customers were standing near the store entrance waiting for instructions.

The location of the shooting is less than 6 miles from the street where a man shot and killed two of three people before dying in a gun battle with police on Halloween day.

After serving as a dispatcher and part-time police officer for roughly 1½ years, Reuss has been bumped up to full-time status, according to Hadley police officials, who posted the news on Facebook on Thanksgiving.

HADLEY — Kayla Reuss is officially a full-time officer with the Hadley Police Department.

After serving as a dispatcher and part-time police officer for roughly 1½ years, Reuss has been bumped up to full-time status, according to Hadley police officials, who posted the news on Facebook on Thanksgiving – Reuss' first day as a full-timer.

Dozens of people congratulated her on Facebook, including Nicholas Monette, who said, "We need more female police and firefighters."

Mike Doyle, a firefighter and 911 dispatcher in the Berkshires, said, "Hey!!! Woo! Congrats Kayla! Proud to say I've been able to work along side her here in Dalton Dispatch!

Hadley Police Chief Michael Mason earlier this month announced several promotions and new hires, including Reuss' promotion, as part of an effort to reduce overtimes costs.

The man killed was identified as Nicholas Siciliano,18, of Windsor.

One of two people who were hit by an Amtrak train in West Hartford, Vermont, Friday morning, died later in the day.

The Vermont Standard reported that two people were hit as they walked across a railroad trestle that spans the White River at about 11:45 this morning.

The man killed was identified as Nicholas Siciliano, 18, of Windsor.

The other person, whose name was not immediately released, remained in critical condition at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Both men were flown to the hospital by helicopter.

According to WPTZ-TV in Plattsburgh, New York, Siciliano was pulled from the river about 150 yards from the bridge. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

An Amtrak spokesperson told the station that the two were hit by the southbound Vermonter. There were about 55 people on the train at the time.

The railroad bridge they were walking on is about 40 feet tall, according to the station.

The Rutland Herald reported that the two victims were halfway across the railroad bridge as the train approached. The train's engineer was unable to stop the train even though he put on the emergency brakes. While Siciliano was thrown from the bridge, the other victim was not.

"We had CPR started on him and once he was in the ambulance we had paramedics from Hartford, Hanover, and Lebanon working on him," Scott Cooney, Hartford's acting fire chief, told the newspaper, describing their attempts to save Siciliano.

The train was halted for about three hours while police investigated the incident.

"You are not supposed to be trespassing on the trestles, but unfortunately these things happen," Hartford Police Chief Phillip Kasten told the newspaper.

Police told WCAX-TV that the investigation could take several weeks. Police asked anyone who might have witnessed the incident to contact detective Robert Hanson of the Amtrak police at 413-785-4253 or email robert.hanson@amtrak.com.

The train eventually passed through Western Massachusetts on its way to Washington, D.C.

Under the headline of "How low can one go?" Norwood police put out a call on Thanksgiving for the public's help in finding a man they say stole a Jimmy Fund donation jar. Watch video

NORWOOD - Under the headline of "How low can one go?" Norwood police put out a call on Thanksgiving for the public's help in finding a man they say stole a Jimmy Fund donation jar.

Police released a video showing a man they say stole the jar from AJay's Market on Walpole Street Thanksgiving day.

The video caught the man in the act and shows him picking up the jar before tucking it under his arm and walking out of the store.

The Jimmy Fund raised money to fund research to cure cancer in children. The jars left next to cash registers are one method they use to seek donations.

The theft is being investigated by Patrolman Geoffrey Baguma. If you can assist in solving this theft, call the Norwood Police at 781-440-5100.

For Westfield Gas & Electric and other area utilities, the price of natural gas is as cheap as it has been in 15 years

WESTFIELD - High-volume gas production in the Marcellus Shale lands in Pennsylvania and nearby states coupled with mild weather through most of 2015 has meant for low natural gas prices in Western Massachusetts despite a lack of pipeline capacity to bring that gas here.

Low international demand and low energy prices in general also play a roll in creating what could be a boon to rate-payers pocketbooks, assuming a winter with normal weather, said Dan Howard, general manager at Westfield Gas & Electric.

"A lot of this is weather related," Howard said. "Think about the mild summer we had. That means less natural gas was used to generate electricity for air conditioning at times of peak demand."

"So definitely the customers see the effect of that," he said. "It would be better if the transportation system from the Marcellus Shale region was better. But that is what they are trying to do with some of the pipelines."

Low oil prices also help lower natural gas princes, Howard said. Many utilities switch back to oil from gas when oil prices are low.

Heating oil is averaging $2.32 a gallon statewide, down from $3.35 a gallon this time last year, according to the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Propane is selling for $2.70 a gallon as a statewide average, down from $3.13 a gallon a year ago.

And the price of gasoline at the pump is down, according to AAA.

But Howard warned long term pricing is still a question mark with the recent closure of Vermont Yankee Nuclear station. Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth will close by 2019.

Pipeline proposals include the controversial Kinder Morgan proposal through Berkshire and Franklin counties but also proposals to expand capacity along existing rights of way.

Howard said the price of natural gas for Westfield Gas & Electric customers hasn't been this low in at least 15 years. The average savings for an average user is $6.85 a month.

Westfield Gas & Electric is not alone in offering lower prices this heating season.

Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, the investor-owned utility serving Springfield, has told its customer that the average residential heating customer will be approximately 25 percent lower heading into this winter.

Berkshire Gas, which provides natural gas in Franklin and in parts of Hampshire County , is predicting that costs for this heating season could be approximately 10 percent lower than last winter, said spokesman Chris Farrell.

Piped-in natural gas from utility companies averaged 76.2 cents per therm in October, down from 99.4 cents per therm a year ago, according to data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Springfield man charged with vehicular homicide in a fiery, five-car crash on Sunday has a chauffeur's license and drives a van for an elder care agency, his lawyer said.

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One year after the alleged assault, Perry is attending the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and pursuing an engineering degree, according to court records.

SPRINGFIELD - Ending a year-long legal drama, former Western New England University football player John Perry has been sentenced to one year of probation for assaulting his girlfriend at an off-campus party.

By admitting to a reduced assault charge, Perry avoided trial in a case that had already led to his dismissal from the university.

In addition to serving 12 months of probation, Perry must avoid alcohol, stay away from the victim and the university, and complete a court-approved domestic violence treatment program.

Before handing down the sentence on Nov. 17, Judge Charles Groce reviewed a packet of letters from Perry's supporters attesting to his character and career potential.

Perry, 22, of Marblehead, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after his girlfriend was hospitalized with a fractured skull and other injures following a party at Perry's off-campus home on Nov. 17, 2014.

He pleaded not guilty and, following a two-day bail hearing, was allowed to return to his family's home in Marblehead on the condition he have no contact with the victim.

During the bail hearing, a prosecutor said the victim suffered a fractured skull, bleeding on the brain, a concussion, facial injuries and a broken front tooth after being punched by Perry, who was a linebacker on the school's football team.

Police responding to a 911 call found blood in the bedroom, hallway, bathroom and shower, according to Assistant District Attorney Melissa Doran, who said the victim told several people that Perry struck her during at a post-game party at their rented house.

But Perry's defense lawyers said the injuries occurred after Perry and two friends had left for another party. The woman had been drinking heavily was drunk and seemingly disoriented by late Saturday night, defense lawyer Edward Principe said.

When Perry returned home and found her injured, he called 911 and demanded to know what happened to her, the lawyer said.

The woman, who was hospitalized for several days, had no memory of what happened. But after working with a therapist, she notified police in February that she recalled the assault and would be able to testify at trial.

As the trial date approached, defense lawyer Vincent Bonjorni filed motions to suppress evidence collected by police and for access the woman's therapy records.

The school, meanwhile, was ordered to turn over records of its investigation into the woman's injuries. That investigation led to Perry being "permanently dismissed," according to Doran.

The trial, initially scheduled for June in Springfield District Court, was delayed several times after the retirement of Robert Gordon, the presiding judge.

Before the Nov. 19 plea hearing, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge against Perry from aggravated assault to assault and battery.

At the hearing, Perry's lawyers recommended continuing the case without a finding for 12 months, along with any conditions imposed by the judge.

The prosecution called for Perry to serve 24 months of probation; avoid alcohol; stay away from the victim and the university; and complete a court-certified treatment program for batterers.

Groce imposed 12 months of probation, with the conditions requested by the prosecution.

Perry is now attending the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and pursuing an engineering degree, according to court filings.

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., will join former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown for his latest backyard barbecue event Monday, as the GOP presidential candidate campaigns in New Hampshire.

SPRINGFIELD ‒ U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., will join former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown for his latest backyard barbecue event Monday, as the GOP presidential candidate campaigns in New Hampshire.

Rubio, who received 11 percent of the vote among New Hampshire Republicans in a recent WBUR poll to tie retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, is the latest GOP presidential candidate slated to partake in Brown's "No BS Backyard BBQ Series."

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the residence of Jim Betti, located at 218 Wallis Rd. in Rye, N.H., according to the Florida senator's campaign. Prior to the barbecue, Rubio will attend an 12:30 p.m. town hall meeting at the Laconia VFW.

Brown, who moved to New Hampshire after losing his reelection bid against U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has already hosted seven GOP presidential candidates as part of his backyard barbecue series, including former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush earlier this month and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. in late-October.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, businesswoman Carly Fiorina, former New York governor George Pataki and former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee have also attended Brown's barbecue series events.

Suarez's luck ran out when police determined that his license had been suspended, his vehicle was unregistered and uninsured and his license plates were illegally attached, the prosecutor said.

SPRINGIELD - Luis Suarez was lucky - and so were his two kids.

Driving 13 miles over the speed limit, Suarez tried - and failed - to negotiate a sharp curve before slamming into an electrical transformer on Berkshire Avenue Thursday, according Assistant District Attorney Conor Geraghty.

Neither Suarez nor his two passengers - one six, one 14 - were injured, and no power outage resulted from the crash, Geraghty said.

"Thankfully, it wasn't much worse that it was," he said.

But Suarez's luck ran out when police found that his license had been suspended, his vehicle was unregistered and uninsured and his license plates had been illegally attached, the prosecutor said.

To make matters worse, he allegedly attempted to intimidate a part-time sheriff's constable who witnessed the crash, Geraghty said.

On Friday, Suarez pleaded not guilty in Springfield District Court to speeding, reckless driving, intimidation, driving with a suspended license; driving an uninsured and unregistered vehicle and attaching illegal plates.

The prosecutor asked for $1,000 bail, citing details of the accident and Suarez's nine-page criminal record, which includes convictions for motor vehicle violations and manslaughter.

But defense lawyer David Pritchard opposed the request, saying the police account of the accident was overblown.

"This was just a garden variety accident," Pritchard said, noting that there were no injuries or property damage.

A graduate of Springfield's High School of Science and Technology, Suarez works 13 hours a day as a vehicle detailer and needs to continue working to support his children, Pritchard said.

Many of the charges on Suarez's criminal record were dismissed, continued without a finding or resulted in not guilty findings, Pritchard said.

Judge Patricia Poehler set bail at $100, and continued the case to Jan. 15.

A Massachusetts native was among those killed Friday after a gunman reportedly opened fire inside a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood, officials said Saturday.

SPRINGFIELD ‒ A Massachusetts native was among those killed Friday after a gunman reportedly opened fire inside a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood, officials said Saturday.

Garrett Swasey, 44, who grew up in Melrose, was identified as the University of Colorado police officer killed while responding to reports of an active shooter at the clinic. He was one of three people who reportedly died in the shooting.

Melrose Police Chief Michael Lyle mourned the death of the fellow officer and Melrose native, saying Swasey graduated from Melrose high School along with the city's Mayor Robert Dolan and several current Melrose police officers.

"This is a tragic and senseless loss of life, as a man who dedicated much of his life to helping others was murdered while performing his duties," he said in a statement. "On behalf of our entire community, I offer my most sincere condolences to the Swasey family, especially his wife and two children, during this impossibly difficult time."

Swasey had worked on the campus police force for six years and spent seven years as a co-pastor at Hope Chapel in Colorado Springs, the New York Times reported.

According to the Boston Globe, he moved from Melrose to Colorado in the 1980s to pursue competitive figure skating.

His father, David, told the newspaper that Swasey enjoyed his work as a police officer and "wanted to try to help people, which he did a lot of."

The gunman, who police have identified as 57-year-old Robert Dear, reportedly began firing from an AK-47-style weapon in the parking lot before entering the facility around 11:38 a.m. Friday, according to NBC News. Dear allegedly shot at police from inside the building during the ensuing five-hour standoff, in which Swasey and two civilians were reportedly killed, and nine others injured.

The standoff ended when Dear reportedly walked out of the facility around 5 p.m. and surrendered.

Obituaries from The Republican.

Stephen D. O'Brien III 

Stephen D. O'Brien, III, 56, died Monday. Born in Springfield, he graduated from Cathedral High School and Holyoke Community College, and attended North Adams State College. He lettered in baseball for two years at both HCC and North Adams State. He worked several years at the Hampden County Registry of Probate before joining the Springfield Police Dept. in 1986, recently completing 29 years on the job. His greatest enjoyment came from the game of golf, coaching baseball for many years in Westfield and his children's sporting events home or away.

Full obituary and funeral arrangements for Stephen D. O'Brien, III »

A Connecticut man has been accused of jumping the White House fence while President Barack Obama and his family celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday.

SPRINGFIELD ‒ A Connecticut man has been accused of jumping the White House fence while President Barack Obama and his family celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday.

Joseph Caputo, 22, of Stamford, Conn. was arrested after allegedly wrapping himself in an American flag and climbing the fence, resulting in a lockdown.

Caputo, who was charged with illegal entry of restricted grounds for jumping the fence protecting the White House, was stopped almost immediately by Secret Service on the lawn, CNN reported. He appeared in court Friday and was sent for psychiatric evaluation.

According to the Hartford Courant, Caputo allegedly left a note stating his intention to die, as well an audio message for his mother and prepared a will.

Court documents show that Caputo had been staying with friends in Virginia, the Courant reported. He attended Naugatuck High School and was working on a bachelor's degree at University of Bridgeport. His family lives in Stamford.

The alleged incident came just two years after Miriam Carey, also of Stamford, was shot and killed after reportedly failing to obey orders to stop her car near the White House.

Santa and Mrs. Claus, musical acts, and antique cars rolled down Main Street.

NORTHAMPTON -- Local residents donned raincoats and grabbed umbrellas before heading out to watch the Florence Holiday Parade, a Saturday-after-Thanksgiving tradition that rings in the holiday season and welcomes Santa to town.

Floats and marchers lined up behind a 1972 AMC Ambassador police cruiser owned by retired Northampton officer Andy Trueshaw. "That car's my baby," Trueshaw said.

Bands, military veterans, Shriners, community groups, and more rolled and marched down Main Street, as Santa, perched high upon a float provided by Look Park and the Pines Theater, waved to the crowd.

Mrs. Claus herself, accompanied by two elves, stood near the Maine Fountain at the intersection of Main and Park streets. "I'm waiting for Santa to come pick me up," she said.

Moments later, Santa's float arrived, Mrs. Claus climbed aboard, and two made their way to the Florence Civic Center to meet with children and hear their holiday wishes.

Tom Pease, commander of the VFW Post 8006, was among a group of military veterans who turned out in dress uniform to march. The Holyoke Caledonian Pipe Band provided bagpipe music, Christmas tunes were on the Florence Community Band set list, and the Expandable Brass Band provided its own brand of New Orleans-infused entertainment.

Community groups marched, including the Hilltown 4-H Misfits. "We do fun activities, we basically like animals a lot, and sometimes we run petting zoos," said Gabrielle and Zach Gaudette of Hadley.

Mayor David Narkewicz was found chatting with downtown Northampton restaurateur O'Brian Tomalin (Sierra Grille) moments before the parade kicked off. Tomalin this fall opened his new BLDG8 Brewery in the nearby Cutlery Building at 320 Riverside Drive.

Asked if Tomalin now qualifies as a "Florence businessman," the two hesitated. "I believe that's in the Baystate neighborhood," said Narkewicz. "I'm just happy to be here today," added Tomalin with a laugh.

The annual parade, hosted by the Florence Civic and Business Association, is organized by Michael Flynn, owner of the Florence Barber Shop.

Mary Serreze can be reached at mserreze@gmail.com

An afternoon fire at a Terrence Street residence has displaced six, city fire officials reported Saturday.

SPRINGFIELD ‒ An afternoon fire at a Terrence Street residence has displaced six, city fire officials reported Saturday.

Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at a single-family home located at 29 Terrence St. around 12:53 p.m., according to Dennis Leger, executive aide to Springfield Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant.

The fire appears to have begun on the first floor in the kitchen, Leger said. Its cause remains under investigation by the Springfield Arson and Bomb Squad.

While no injuries were reported, six people were displaced by the blaze. They are being assisted by the Red Cross.

A West Springfield resident has been taken into custody following an alleged overnight stabbing that resulted in the death of a 30-year-old woman, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni's office announced Saturday.

SPRINGFIELD ‒ A West Springfield resident has been taken into custody following an alleged overnight stabbing that resulted in the death of a 30-year-old woman, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni's office announced Saturday.

Christen Longley, 31, of West Springfield, was arrested on charges of murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after law enforcement officials responded to a reported stabbing on Chester Street, Gulluni's office said.

West Springfield resident Jennifer Best, 30, was pronounced dead after being transported to Baystate Medical Center via ambulance. According to the DA's office, the alleged stabbing appears to be the result of a domestic dispute.

Gulluni thanked the West Springfield Police Department and Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to his office for their quick response and actions that led to the arrest of Longley, who is expected to be arraigned in Springfield District Court on Monday.

Gulluni's office noted that the investigation into the incident remains ongoing and that some details are being withheld. It, however, said the alleged stabbing is an isolated incident and no other suspects are currently being sought.

The first annual Downtown Springfield Holiday Market has opened its doors. Presented by the Springfield Business Improvement District and the Springfield Central Cultural District, the new market, located between 1331 and 1391 Main St. and throughout Tower Square, hosts more than a dozen retailers.

SPRINGFIELD ‒ The first annual Downtown Springfield Holiday Market has opened its doors.

Presented by the Springfield Business Improvement District and the Springfield Central Cultural District, the new market, located between 1331 and 1391 Main St. and throughout Tower Square, hosts more than a dozen retailers.

It features a Walking in a Winter Wonderland shop, on the second floor of Tower Square, which seeks to get everyone in the holiday spirit, as well as a Pop Up Artist shop on the first floor of Tower Square and the Artisan Gallery at 1391 Main St. that offer unique gift ideas.

The month-long shopping event, which is open Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., will run through Dec. 23.

Free validated parking is offered in the MassMutal Center garage and in Tower Square with every purchase. Further information about the market is available on the Springfield Business Improvement District's website: springfielddowntown.com.

Rain did not dampen the spirits of holiday shoppers attending the Old Deerfield Christmas Sampler Craft Fair Saturday.

WEST SPRINGFIELD ‒ Rain did not dampen the spirits of holiday shoppers attending the Old Deerfield Christmas Sampler Craft Fair Saturday.

More than 200 crafty exhibitors offered gifts, holiday decor, various handmade items, tasty treats and much more to holiday shoppers attending the event at the Better Living Center on the Eastern States Exposition grounds.

The show also featured a 19th century miniature village display titled, "Christmas in the Country: Miniature Scenes from 1897," which was dedicated to the memory of Beverly Kidder.

The Christmas Sampler is organized by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association. Proceeds from the fair is used to help support the non-profit organization's historical and educational programs.

Sunday will be Family Day, with hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids aged 12 and under will be admitted free, while adults also benefit with a discounted ticket of $5.

Following a reported shooting at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic, a handful of presidential candidates took to social media Saturday to offer their support and condolences to the victims.

SPRINGFIELD ‒ Following a reported shooting at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic, a handful of 2016 presidential candidates took to social media Saturday to offer their support and condolences to the victims.

While Democratic contenders U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley were quick to offer support to Planned Parenthood and the victims of the alleged shooting, which reportedly killed a Melrose native, 2016 Republican candidates largely remained quiet on social media.

Sanders, in a tweet, said his campaign stands with Planned Parenthood of Colorado Springs, as well as the law enforcement personnel who responded to the incident. The Vermont senator, in a later Twitter post, raised concerns about the impacts rhetoric can have in regards to issues like abortion.

"I strongly support Planned Parenthood and the work it's doing," he wrote. "I hope people realize that bitter rhetoric can have unintended consequences."

Clinton, meanwhile, simply tweeted: "Today and every day, we #StandWithPP."

O'Malley offered similar sentiments on Twitter.

"My thoughts and prayers are with those in Colorado. #StandWithPP," he wrote.

As of Saturday afternoon, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was the lone 2016 GOP presidential contender to have commented on the reported shooting in a social media post.

"My and Heidi's prayers are with the loved ones of those killed in Colorado Springs, with those injured and with the first responders who bravely got the situation under control," he said in a Facebook post.

The Republican senator offered similar sentiments on Twitter.

According to NBC News, an alleged gunman, who police have identified as 57-year-old Robert Dear, reportedly began firing an AK-47-style weapon in the parking lot before entering the Planned Parenthood clinic around 11:38 a.m. Friday.

He allegedly shot at police from inside the building during the ensuing five-hour standoff, in which police officer Garrett Swasey and two civilians were reportedly killed, and nine others injured.

The 2-year-old girl known for months as Baby Doe after her remains were found in a plastic bag on a Boston Harbor beach was buried Saturday in a donated dress with a donated quilt.

WINTHROP, -- The 2-year-old girl known for months as Baby Doe after her remains were found in a plastic bag on a Boston Harbor beach was buried Saturday in a donated dress with a donated quilt.

Bella Bond was laid to rest in Winthrop near her paternal great-grandmother after a private funeral. The girl's biological father, Joseph Amoroso, who never met her, kissed his hand and placed it on the coffin during the graveside service, The Boston Globe reported.

Bella was buried with a donated quilt and four toys including a stuffed bear and dog, a funeral director told the Globe. Her body was dressed in a donated white lace dress.

A small group of people came out to show support for Bella's family, NECN reported.

Bella's remains were found June 25. A composite image of the girl was shared by millions on social media before she was identified in September.

Her mother's boyfriend, Michael McCarthy, has been charged with murder. Her mother, Rachelle Bond, is charged with being an accessory. Both have pleaded not guilty.

Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty was among those who attended Bella's funeral.

"Today is a sad day, but also a day that we can finally say that she's at rest," he said.