Press Release From The Berkshire County DA's OfficePittsfield Police Investigating Homicide In Pittsfield.

The Pittsfield Police Department are investigating a homicide in the area of Robbins Avenue and Bradford Street in Pittsfield. State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office responded to assist.

Pittsfield Police responded to the area around 9 p.m. First responders found

22, of Woodlawn Avenue, suffering from a gunshot wound and they transported her to Berkshire Medical Center. She later succumbed to her injuries.

District Attorney Andrea Harrington, who also responded to the scene, said.

I send my heartfelt condolences to Ms. Brouthers family, friends and the entire community who are mourning today. We will not tolerate gun violence in Berkshire County. The Pittsfield Police are conducting a thorough investigation to hold the perpetrator accountable.

Investigators believe Brouthers was a passenger in a vehicle traveling on Robbins Avenue at the time of the shooting. Police do not believe the shooting is random and there is not an ongoing threat to the public at large relating to this incident.

Authorities are withholding further details at this time to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

Pittsfield Police ask anyone with information to call the Detective Bureau Tip Line at 413- 448-9705, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411)

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