Danvers Police respond to shooting at trailer park, suspect reportedly barricaded, victim hospitalized
Police officers reportedly swarmed a Danvers trailer park after a shooting there Monday afternoon, as the suspect was apparently barricaded inside.
A female shooting victim has been transported to a hospital, while a male suspect is reportedly barricaded inside a trailer, police said. SWAT responded to the scene.
Route 1 was shut down in the area near 98 Newbury St., in Danvers.
“Troopers and local police are on scene at a trailer park at 98 Newbury St. (Route 1) Danvers following a reported shooting,” Massachusetts State Police posted just after 1 p.m.
“Initial reports are that this incident involves a barricaded and likely armed suspect,” State Police added. “We ask the public to avoid the area. This is a developing situation; more information to come when available.”
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation also told motorists to seek an alternate route.
“Police Activity in #Danvers on US-1 SB at the Dayton St exit,” MassDOT posted. “US-1 SB is currently closed at Dayton St.”
Troopers and local police are on scene at a trailer park at 98 Newbury St. (Route 1) Danvers following a reported shooting. We have shut down Route 1 in that area. This is a developing situation; we will update once we have more information.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) February 5, 2024