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Holyoke resident urges action after fatal April 18 shooting, calls for turnout at public safety meeting

Holyoke City Council · April 23, 2026
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Summary

Angelina Rivera, a 54-year Foy Oak resident, told the City Council she and neighbors are "tired" after the April 18 killing of Tony Abreu and urged the public to attend a May 11 public safety meeting to demand more resources and accountability.

Angelina Rivera, a Foy Oak resident of 54 years, used the councils public comment period to urge the city to respond more forcefully after a fatal shooting on April 18. Rivera described the scene and said neighbors had repeatedly complained about conditions at a nearby apartment building where the suspects lived.

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