In the late hours of a summer evening in Springfield, Massachusetts, tragedy struck a local family, leaving a community in mourning. On Friday, June 26, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the sound of gunfire pierced the night in the vicinity of the 100 block of Lebanon Street. Responding to a ShotSpotter activation, Springfield Police officers arrived to a grim scene. They discovered a young man suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was quickly transported to Baystate Medical Center for emergency treatment. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, the 18-year-old male succumbed to his injuries the following morning.
The victim was later identified as Alexander Bebo Pulinario of Springfield. Born on June 9, 2008, Alexander was just over two weeks past his eighteenth birthday when his life was cut short by an act of violence. Authorities also reported that a second adult male was wounded in the same incident. He was privately transported to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The loss of a young life under such violent circumstances sent ripples of sorrow and concern through the Springfield community, leaving friends and family to grapple with an unbearable loss.
In the wake of the shooting, the Springfield Police Homicide Unit, under the direction of Captain Trent Duda, launched an investigation in conjunction with the Hampden District Attorney's Murder Unit. Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni publicly extended his condolences to Pulinario's family as the investigation got underway. As of the most recent available information, the investigation into the death of Alexander Pulinario is still active and ongoing. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in the shooting, and no arrests have been announced. Law enforcement has appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. The case remains an open and active homicide investigation, with the perpetrator or perpetrators yet to be brought to justice.
