Murder investigation in Pittsfield

Pittsfield —The city’s Police Department has launched an investigation into the murder of a 42-year-old resident who was stabbed to death.
According to a press release issued by Pittsfield Police Department Captain Matthew Kirchner, officers responded to a reported stabbing incident on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at around 10:45 p.m.
“Upon their arrival, officers located a 42-year-old Pittsfield resident who appeared to have been stabbed,” Kirchner wrote in his news release. “Officers, Pittsfield Fire Department Personnel, and Action Ambulance Personnel provided the victim with emergency medical care and he was transported to Berkshire Medical Center where he later died. The investigation is being handled by the Pittsfield Police Department with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office. This was not believed to have been a random act, and as such there is no immediate threat to the public.”
Kirchner did not reveal the name of the victim in the news release.
The department is asking anyone with information to contact Detective Goodrich at 413-448-9700 x554. Information can also be provided anonymously via the Detective Bureau Tip Line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).