SPD Detective Bureau Investigation Leads to Arrest of Shooting Suspect

SPD Detective Bureau Investigation Leads to Arrest of Shooting Suspect

Springfield, Mass. — On Thursday January 29th at approximately 11:50 a.m., members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU), FIU Warrant Apprehension Unit, Massachusetts State Police VFAS, Hampden County Sheriff's Department and United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested 19-year-old Jahmir Appoletio on the 600 block of State Street for two outstanding warrants.  

On July 2nd, 2025, around 11:45 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Marion Street and 0-100 block of McKnight Street for two ShotSpotter Activations.   Officers located evidence and damage to a vehicle on Marion Street.  Officers also located damage to a home on the 0-100 block of Girard Avenue from gunfire.  

Springfield Police Detectives under the direction of Captain Trent Duda began investigating.  Detectives recovered a suspect vehicle and later applied for and were granted an arrest warrant for Appoletio in connection with the shooting.  

Appoletio was located and placed under arrest on Thursday.  

19-year-old Jahmir Appoletio of Springfield is charged with:

• Arrest Warrant
  - Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Building
  - Carrying a Firearm without a License
  - Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
  - Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card
  - Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
  - Malicious Destruction of Property Less than $1200 (Two Counts)
• Arrest Warrant
  - Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle