The woman was shot once; she was brought to Baystate Medical Center for treatment. Her condition was not available.
An update to this story was posted at 10:05 p.m. Saturday
AGAWAM – A 21-year-old woman was shot accidentally by a police officer who was responding to her 911 call at her apartment at 238 Maple St. for what was believed to be a breaking and entering and possible domestic dispute.
Hampden County District Attorney Mark Mastroianni said the incident happened at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Saturday. The apartment complex is Elizabeth Manor.
When police arrived at the address, they heard breaking glass and loud voices and became concerned as they were trying to gain entry into the apartment, he said.
As the officers were readying themselves to get enter the apartment, one officer’s gun went off, and the woman was shot, Mastroianni said.
He is not releasing the name of the woman or where she got shot. He said she was shot once and treated at the scene by the officers then brought to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He described the shot as “non-fatal.” Her condition was not available.
Mastroianni is not releasing the name of the officer who shot the woman. Agawam police said the incident remains under investigation.
Mastroianni said a male suspect fled out the back door after the shooting, but was apprehended after. Police are still investigating whether or not he will be charged. His name also has not been released.
State police also were called to the scene. The incident is now under investigation by Agawam police, Massachusetts State Police and District Attorney’s Office.