Man Charged in Chicopee Road Rage Shooting

Suspect faces assault with intent to murder and firearms charges after Sunday afternoon incident.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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A Western Massachusetts man is facing charges including armed assault with intent to murder in connection with a Sunday afternoon road rage incident in Chicopee that escalated into a shooting, according to police. Officers responded to the intersection of McKinstry Avenue and Grattan Street for a report of a shooting around 12:40 p.m. Investigators used a city traffic camera to determine the license plate number of the suspect's vehicle and located the suspect at his home in Holyoke, where they found a loaded Glock handgun, ammunition, and a 'Glock switch' that renders a semi-automatic gun fully automatic.

Why it matters

Road rage incidents that escalate to gun violence are a growing public safety concern in many communities. This case highlights the need for better understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to these types of confrontations and how law enforcement can work to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.

The details

According to police, the suspect has been charged with armed assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, malicious damage to a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property, and several firearms charges. Investigators were able to identify the suspect's vehicle using a city traffic camera and locate him at his home in Holyoke, where they found the loaded Glock handgun and other weapons.

  • The incident occurred around 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • Police located the suspect at his home in Holyoke later that same day.

The players

Chicopee Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the road rage incident and filed charges against the suspect.

Holyoke Police Department

The neighboring police department that located the suspect's vehicle at his home and assisted in the investigation.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on the suspect's bail at a hearing later this week.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing problem of road rage incidents escalating to gun violence, and the need for law enforcement, policymakers, and the community to work together to find ways to de-escalate these confrontations and promote public safety.