STURBRIDGE, Mass. — A pregnant woman fatally shot herself after crashing an SUV into a hotel and injuring a guest early Thursday morning.
Police responded to reports of gunfire at the hotel shortly after 2 a.m. Witnesses reported that the woman exited the vehicle shouting before firing multiple shots. According to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office, she was attempting to locate two acquaintances.
Initial investigations revealed that a hotel guest sustained critical injuries from gunfire; authorities stated the victim was not the intended target. The injured individual was transported to Harrington Hospital before being airlifted to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The conditions of the involved parties were not specified.
As the investigation continues, no further details about the circumstances of the shooting or crash have been disclosed. Police are working to gather more information on the incident.
Motorists are advised of potential lane closures in the area as police conduct their investigation.