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Gregory Barta

Case from Holyoke, MA dated Jan 25, 2015

Victim Details

Gregory Barta

Male

Holyoke

MA

2015-01-25

51

Gregory

Barta

07/15/2026

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A 51-year-old male, Gregory Barta, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, was fatally shot on Sunday, January 25, 2015. The incident marked the city's first homicide of the year. The shooting occurred on Race Street, and police were actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.

Further details regarding any motive, arrests, or the identification of any suspects in the death of Mr. Barta are not available in the provided online sources. The investigation was being handled by the Holy ...
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  • masslive.com: Holyoke police identify city's first homicide victim of 2015 as 51-year-old Gregory Barta, of Holyoke
  • masslive.com: Holyoke police investigate Race Street shooting
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