June 17, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – A Springfield man was arraigned Monday, June 15, 2026, in Springfield District Court in connection with an officer-involved shooting that occurred on June 12 in the area of 159 Massachusetts Ave. in Springfield.

Donte Davidson, 26, of Springfield, was arraigned on charges of armed assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, malicious destruction of a motor vehicle, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, and possession of ammunition without an FID card. He is currently being held without the right to bail pending a dangerousness hearing pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 276, Section 58A, scheduled for June 25.

Preliminary investigation indicates members of the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit were conducting an investigation when shots were fired at troopers. A Massachusetts State Police cruiser was struck by gunfire, and troopers discharged their service weapons in response.

Davidson sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Baystate Medical Center for treatment. No law enforcement personnel were injured.

The incident remains under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with the Springfield Police Department.

As the matter remains an active investigation, no additional information is being released at this time.