Five shell casings were recovered from a shooting incident at 638 Carew St. around 3:30 a.m. Sunday., according to Springfield Police Capt. Cheryl Clapprood. There were no immediate reports of any arrests or injuries.
SPRINGFIELD -- City police recovered multiple shell casings from a Hungry Hill shooting scene after someone opened fire outside 638 Carew St. around 3:30 a.m. Sunday.
"They shot through the front door," Springfield Police Capt. Cheryl Clapprood said, adding that five shell casings were recovered at the scene.
Initial police reports indicated that at least one projectile was recovered inside the Carew Street home, which is located near the corner of Raymond Place.
There were no reported injuries and no arrests had been made as of 5 a.m. Sunday, though authorities were questioning a possible suspect who was stopped near the intersection of Carew and Liberty streets.
Clapprood said whoever is responsible for the shooting faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, firearms violations and other offenses.
Anyone with information may Text-A-Tip anonymously by texting "Solve" followed by the message to 274637, or by calling the Springfield Police Department Detective Bureau directly at (413) 787-6355.
THE MAP BELOW shows the approximate location of a Carew Street home that was struck by gunfire early Sunday morning: