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Police responded to a reported stabbing on the downtown street between North and First Streets.

Man Stabbed in Face in Pittsfield

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
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PITTSFIELD, Mass.— A man was stabbed in the face near Melville Street on Sunday night. 

Around 9:43 p.m. on June 14, Pittsfield police responded to a reported stabbing on the downtown street between North and First Streets.  

A 41-year-old man, who was not named, sustained a stab wound to the face and was transported to Berkshire Medical Center, where he was treated for a "serious, although not life-threatening injury." 


A Facebook live video posted by a community member on Sunday evening showed crime scene tape and cones in the road in front of the Boys and Girls Club. 

Police did not provide any additional information at this time. 

The incident is under investigation, and anyone who wishes to report information is asked to contact Detective Bryan Betters at 413-448-9700 x533.  Information can also be provided anonymously by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411.)


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"In the championship, our guys came out on fire and put up a quick nine runs in the top of the 1st and never looked back," Rip City coach Rick Paris said. "It was a great team effort. The hustle and effort was absolutely fun to watch. These boys are growing by leaps and bounds from where the were at in the summer."
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