16-05-2025
Investigation into an officer-involved shooting of Devin Lewis in Springfield concludes
Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and Mayor Domenic Sarno provided an update to the media following the incident in the video player above.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – An investigation conducted by the Hampden District Attorney's Office into an officer-involved shooting involving the death of Devin Lewis has concluded.
In November 2024, Springfield officers were called to Lyman Street for a report of an armed, intoxicated, and suicidal man. Officers encountered the suspect, Devin Lewis, exiting a building holding a rifle and a handgun. During a short interaction, Lewis raised a firearm in the direction of the officers and one toward the area of his head.
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Two officers fired their service pistols, striking Lewis in the right hand and upper right shoulder area. Lewis fired his own gun under his chin. The officers rendered medical aid and Lewis was taken to Baystate Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.
'This was an unfortunate and tragic situation,' said Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni. 'However, the facts clearly show that the officers involved responded to an immediate and lethal threat with necessary and proportionate force. Their actions were consistent with their training, department policy, and the law.'
Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni reviewed the officers' body-worn cameras, evidence, witness statements, 911 recordings, and autopsy results, and stated that the actions taken by the two Springfield Police Officers involved were reasonable, justified, and lawful.
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The full investigative report, which includes detailed legal analysis and findings of fact, can be viewed in its entirety below or at
Officer involved shooting Devin Lewis DA reportDownload
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