News  Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Obtains Guilty Verdicts in Pittsfield Daytime Shooting Case

BERKSHIRE COUNTY — The Berkshire District Attorney's Office obtained guilty verdicts in the trial of a Springfield man who shot a woman in Pittsfield.

On Tuesday, after a two-day trial, Judge John Agostini found 31-year-old Myron Crapps guilty of assault and battery with a firearm and illegal possession of a firearm. Judge Agostini scheduled sentencing for Sept. 28.

"I thank the victim and witnesses for their powerful testimony, the Pittsfield Police Department for their diligent investigation into this daytime shooting, and our trial team for giving a strong presentation of the evidence," District Attorney Andrea Harrington said.

"My office prioritizes holding those who commit violence in our community accountable for their actions. There is no place for gun violence in Berkshire County, and this conviction sends a strong message to our community and protects public safety."

The Pittsfield Police Department responded to Kent Avenue after a ShotSpotter activation and multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting at approximately 1:46 p.m. on July 7, 2020. Police found the 43-year-old victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim reported that she confronted a group of men who allegedly sexually propositioned a preteen girl. Following a brief argument, Crapps got into a vehicle's passenger side and, as the car was leaving the area, he leaned out of the window and shot the woman three times.

The Pittsfield Police Department secured an arrest warrant for Crapps, and law enforcement in Springfield took Crapps into custody on July 13, 2020.

Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington’s office serves all 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County. The office represents the Commonwealth in more than 7,500 criminal cases per year in Berkshire Superior Court, three district courts, three juvenile courts, Massachusetts Appeals Court, and Supreme Judicial Court. The office works closely with the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force, and collaborates with local police departments across the county. A dedicated staff of more than 50 prioritizes public safety, empowering victims and witnesses through services and support, and building a safe community for everyone and especially the most vulnerable.