July 29, 2025 – Holyoke, Massachusetts – A juvenile male has been arraigned following a shooting incident that occurred at the Holyoke Mall on Friday, July 25, Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on July 25, 2025, a Holyoke Mall security officer observed an individual allegedly shoplifting and alerted Holyoke Police Officers working a detail assignment inside the mall. When officers approached the suspect near the Round One entrance, the juvenile produced a firearm. Preliminary investigation indicates that both the suspect and one officer discharged weapons. The officer was not struck; the juvenile sustained at least one gunshot wound.

Holyoke officers provided immediate medical aid, and the juvenile was transported to Baystate Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. A firearm was recovered at the scene. He was placed under arrest, and was arraigned virtually on Monday, July 28, 2025, in Springfield Juvenile Court.

At arraignment, the juvenile was held without right to bail based on a dangerousness detainer. Probable cause was found, and a full hearing on dangerousness is scheduled for Monday, August 4. Additionally, the judge ordered bail set at $100,000 cash, without prejudice. The Hampden District Attorney’s Office intends to seek a youthful offender indictment as the investigation continues.

“This harrowing situation could have ended much worse. Juveniles and guns is a recipe for disaster,” said Gulluni. “The juvenile’s alleged behavior is appalling and we will seek accountability to the fullest extent of the law. We are grateful that no innocent people or officers were injured.”

Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan stated during a press conference shortly after the incident on July 25, “While this incident can cause fear, the Holyoke Mall is a safe place to shop and visit. We have officers here to deal with incidents like this and ensure that the public is safe.”

The incident remains under investigation by the Holyoke Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office.