Bullet Misses Sleeping Lanesborough ResidentBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:18PM / Friday, August 29, 2025 | |
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Residents near the Pontoosuc lakeside are being asked to review their security cameras after a bullet went through a home near Baglee Avenue.
On Wednesday, around 9:17 p.m., police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Baglee Avenue, off Bull Hill Road. A sleeping person escaped serious injury after a bullet reportedly went into their room and missed them.
"The caller also stated one of the bullets was located inside their residence. The caller reported the bullet went through a wall into the bedroom of the residence, where one of the residents was sleeping," police wrote in a press release on Thursday.
"No injuries were reported."
The person's age and identity were not revealed. Police believe that the gunshots came from a vehicle traveling on Bull Hill Road toward Narragansett Avenue.
The State Police responded to the scene and are assisting with the investigation.
Reportedly, several gunshots can be heard on surveillance cameras in the area, and residents are asked to check their cameras for possible recordings of the incident or the vehicle. In addition to the home, damage was found on a vehicle and garage in the area.
"Also, if anyone locates any additional damage or evidence of this incident, please do not touch the item, call the police immediately," the police ask.
Information can be reported to the Lanesborough Police Department at 413-443-4107.
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