Neighbors called police to report cries of help during an alleged domestic situation. Upon arrival, the suspect, who had just allegedly stabbed his wife to death, charged them with a knife. They killed him at the scene.
Victim's Name: Peter Doherty
Agency Responsible: West Springfield Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Race: White
Date of Death: April 5, 2016
County: Hampden
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1437
Geography: Suburban