He ultimately shot himself around 9:10 p.m. and was rushed toLawrence General Hospital. Police were forced to close down both the northbound and southbound sides of I-495, near Interstate 93, as the incident unfolded. ANDOVER - State police say one person was transported to Lawrence General Hospital with serious injuries after a crash Friday Andover High School Building Project Community Survey Goes Live, How We Protect You From Misleading Advertising And Communications, Andover Public Schools Closed Tuesday Due To Anticipated Storm, MA Mobile Sports Betting Start Time Set Ahead Of March Madness, Free MA Community College Outlined In Gov's Budget. Anthony Miele, 49, of Quincy, was pronounced dead shortly before midnight at Lawrence General Hospital, state police announced late Wednesday morning. Procopio said STOP operators established a strategic position, while department negotiators attempted to engage Miele in conversation for nearly two hours with the goal to persuade him to peacefully surrender. Anthony Miele, age 49, was wanted in connection At 10:09 p.m., State Police tweeted that the suspect had apparently shot himself, and that he was taken to Lawrence General Hospital. ANDOVER, MA Andover police dog Grimm took a final ride through downtown Andover Wednesday ahead of being put down due to terminal lung cancer, the police department said. Troopers pulled up to the vehicle and observed the suspect, Miele, holding a handgun to his head, Procopio said. Troopers pulled up the car and saw Miele holding a gun to his head. Police rushed to the scene at just after 2:30 p.m. blocked off several streets around the home. Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com. Police called in a crisis negotiator and were forced to close down both the northbound and southbound sides of I-495. The Essex County District Attorney's Office will investigate the shooting. Click here to follow Daily Voice Essex and receive free news updates. We cannot afford the increases in our real estate taxes. Miele began to drive away, and the sergeant, who was in an unmarked cruiser, followed him. When troopers attempted to stop the car after it pulled away from the bank, the driver fled onto 495, pulled into the grass median, and he barricaded himself in the vehicle for about two hours before turning his gun on himself, state police said. Story has been corrected with a link to the story about the building, Note that the Select Board only approved the proposed schedule through May, up to May 2023 Town Meeting. The man, who name has not been released, was taken to Lawrence General Hospital. When officers approached the vehicle, Miele was holding a gun to his head. "Miele killed himself while state police negotiators were attempting to convince him to surrender peacefully," according to the statement. Cloudy with rain developing after midnight. 2 Player of the Year, Lowell boys basketball team tops Malden in Division 1 prelim, DCL swimming: WA's Quinn Schwab named Thorpe Division Swimmer of Year, Denver gang member gave 14-year-old permission to open fire on woman with AR-15 after fender-bender, DA alleges, In 4 years, Lori Lightfoot went from breakout political star to divisive mayor of a Chicago beset by pandemic and crime, Florida lawmakers to consider expansion of so-called dont say gay law, Drone crashes at Disneyland after hovering over visitors heads See video, Rapper Travis Scott wanted for assaulting Manhattan club sound engineer, destroying $12K in equipment. The car was the subject of a police alert issued in connection to multiple bank robberies in southeastern Massachusetts. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. If you want local businesses to participate in all the functions of Andover, its a great reciprocation, said Smith. Maria Lopez said. ANDOVER, MA A Quincy man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday night after barricading himself in a vehicle in a standoff along I-495 near Andover, Massachusetts State Police confirmed Wednesday morning. Police said the incident began around 7 p.m. when a state police sergeant observed a BMW driven by Miele parked outside the Digital Federal Credit Union on Route 28 in Methuen. "We would also like to thank the citizens of Andover for their outpouring of love and support, this was particularly touching for us and I know it meant the world to Sergeant Connor. jharmacinski@eagletribune.com, By Michaelle Bond Thanks for catching my mistake (again), Kevin. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Tammy Smith, at Timbuktu Bar and Grill, said the city paid for several upgrades at her restaurant, including the back patio. Procopio said at around 11:20 p.m. that the highway remains closed but some lanes are expected to be opened soon. He added the follow-up investigation into the shooting will be led by the Essex County District Attorneys Office. At just after 5 p.m. Monday, Sgt. 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor, Wichita police: Search over, 4 girls reported as runaways found safe, Derby residents speak out against proposed 195 ft. cell phone tower, Jupiter, Venus draw attention in night sky, Police: Suspect dies after shooting, killing manager in Oklahoma City, City of Andover offering business improvement grants, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com. Police then approached the car, confirmed that he had indeed shot himself, and allowed emergency medical responders to approach. All rights reserved. ANDOVER, Mass. 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All rights reserved, A Massachusetts man who shot himself after an hourslong standoff with police that shut down Interstate 495 in Andover on Tuesday night has died, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of New Hampshire: An NBC10 Boston Original, Blue Line Service Resumes After Shuttles Replace Trains in Revere, MBTA Says, Even After Investigation, Stoneham Cop Hasn't Paid Dime of Rent to New Landlord, Power Lines Crash Onto Cars, Trucks for Blocks in Stoneham, Tracking the Next Hit of Wintry Weather Headed to New England, Due Late Week, Dunkin' Is Giving Away Free Iced Coffee This WeekHere's How to Order. Police had attempted to stop Miele, who was wanted for multiple bank robberies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, on I-495 southbound. They drove across the median and they all lined up across the highway, so all the drivers had to stop.. News. A person with a gun kept police in a standoff that shut down Interstate 495 in Andover for hours Tuesday evening, Massachusetts State Police said. A Massachusetts man who shot himself after an hourslong standoff with police that shut down Interstate 495 in Andover on Tuesday night has died, state police say. The goal is to make the City of Andover more accessible and welcoming to visitors. The City of Andover is offering grants to businesses interested in improving their appearance. North Andover, MA (01845) Today. As Sabella sat in her car, she learned from police on scene that there was an armed man locked inside his car in the median. "K9 Grimm has been ill for the past several days. About 9:10 p.m., Procopio said Miele discharged a single round and inflicted massive injury to himself. Miele was taken to Lawrence General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 11:30 p.m. State Police detectives, Crime Scene Services and Ballistics Unit personnel responded to conduct a death investigation, which Procopio said clearly establishes that the suspect committed suicide by gunshot.. The City of Andover is offering grants to businesses interested in improving Gloucester, William Matthews, 48, of 392 Massachusetts Ave., is charged with assault and battery of a household member and assault with dangerous weapon. Police reported in an emergency radio broadcast that they had attempted to stop an armed man as he drove on I-495. The Essex County District Attorney's Office will be leading the investigation into the standoff and shooting, police confirmed Wednesday. Other area police departments joined in the procession of police cars. Grants of up to $28,000 are available through the Andover Business Improvement Program. ANDOVER An alleged bank robber who barricaded himself inside a vehicle on Interstate 495 near the Andover/Lawrence line shot himself after an hours-long standoff with police on Tuesday night, authorities said. The car continued to flee south into Lawrence before entering I-495 south with the two state police cruisers still in pursuit. There were so many police officers and so many FBI agents, that I wasnt concerned for my safety, Sabella said. Interstate 495 in Andover which was shut down on Tuesday was also linked with Anthony. They came out of everywhere, including the opposite side of the highway, she said. The highway began to reopen at around 10:15 p.m., according to MassDOT. ANDOVER - The man who shot and killed himself in a standoff that shut down Route 495 in Andover Tuesday evening was a suspect in a string of bank Investigators officially determined Miele died by suicide. "All you see is k-9s and big guns its like watching the movie the town," Evelio Cruz wrote on Facebook. State Police spokesman David Procopio said that 49-year-old Anthony Miele, of Quincy, was pronounced dead at Lawrence General Hospital despite efforts by police negotiators to bring the situation to a peaceful conclusion. Omar Soto-Chavira, 22, was arrested after an hours-long standoff. A man from Quincy fatally shot himself during a late-night standoff with police in Andover, authorities said. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. The dark-color sedan was parked on the median near exit 40, which is near Interstate 93 and the Andover-Lawrence line. Trending. State Police tweeted around 8:20 p.m. that an armed suspect had barricaded himself alone inside his vehicle on I-495 in Andover near Route 93 and the Andover-Lawrence line. After retrieving video footage from Bluestone Bank it was determined that the suspects vehicle was the same make and model as Mieles vehicle that was located Tuesday night on I-495. PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA SABELLA, July 19, 2022 - Police point their guns at the suspect of multiple bank robberies in Lawrence during an armed standoff on Interstate 495, near the Andover and Lawrence line on Tuesday night. They're spirits of loved ones, Lowell Catholic boys basketball team blows out Belchertown, Toddler safe, car theft suspects apprehended, No end in sight for case involving Dracut doc charged with patient's death, MVC girls basketball: Dracut's Ashlee Talbot named Div. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at a Kwik Shop in Andover, Kan. Andover Police Department received a 911 call at approximately 3:20 p.m., indicating there was a man brandishing a gun outside the Kwik Shop located at 114 W Highway 54 in An alleged bank robber shot himself after a standoff. An hours-long standoff began after a state police sergeant saw a BMW believed to be in connection to a series of bank robberies outside the Digital Federal Credit Union Bank on Broadway in Methuen. No officers discharged their weapons, state police said. Norton Police said on Monday afternoon, officers responded to Bluestone Bank on Main Street for an attempted robbery. ANDOVER, Kan. (KWCH) - The goal is to make the city more accessible and welcoming. A man from Quincy fatally shot himself during a late-night standoff with police in Andover, authorities said. The void left by the unexpected passing of Grimm will be a difficult time for us to deal with but your support has made this a little easier.". He was taken to Lawrence General Hospital where he died, police said. An armed suspect who barricaded himself inside a vehicle on I-495 near Andover and Lawrence has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, said State Police. Aaron is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. No troopers fired their weapons, state police confirmed. Norton Police believe that the suspect is the Quincy man who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a standoff with police on Interstate 495 in Andover on Tuesday night. Detectives believe Miele was the same individual involved in bank robberies in Easton and Lincoln, Rhode Island, in June. Jackson said witnesses provided a description of the suspect, and Norton Police detectives, State Police and FBI were able to retrieve video footage from Bluestone Bank and nearby residences to identify the suspects vehicle: a dark colored BMW, that displayed a stolen Connecticut registration plate. ANDOVER, MA Andover police dog Grimm took a final ride through downtown Andover Wednesday ahead of being put down due to terminal lung cancer, Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Residents gathered in downtown Andover to see Grimm off after his 10 years with the police department. (Hockley County Sheriff's Office) Three other officers were wounded and transported to a hospital Around 7:10 p.m., the BMW pulled into the highway median and the driver - later identified as Miele, then barricaded himself in the car for almost two hours before shooting himself, state troopers said. ANDOVER, Mass. They came out of everywhere, including the opposite side of the highway, she said. Aerial footage broadcast on NBC 10 showed police vehicles blocking traffic near exit 40, and officers surrounding a dark-colored sedan with their guns drawn. The grant will cover facade improvements, landscaping, ADA compliance and sign replacement. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. When officers tried to stop the car, police say the driver took off onto Route 28 and then to I-495. The content of this news article doesn't belong to ezeRoad, and we're not responsible for it. July 19, 2022 5 An hours-long standoff between Massachusetts State Police and an armed suspect who barricaded himself inside his vehicle on I-495 ended Tuesday According to Jackson, employees of the bank who were still inside watched as the suspected robber aggressively pulled on the door before giving up and fleeing the scene. Sabella watched as police exited their vehicles and stood behind their doors with guns drawn, facing the suspects vehicle. They then tried to stop Miele but he refused and kept fleeing, police said. To report a correction or typo, please email news@kwch.com, Andover offering grants to improve businesses curb appeal. PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA SABELLA. Aviation. Saugus, Jeep Flees After Pedestrian Gets Struck Twice, Dies In Brockton, Person Trapped, 400 Without Power After 7 Stoneham Utility Pole, 'Can We Talk:' Revere Man Charged With Hoarding Child Porn, Aut, Beverly Tests The Waters Of New Restaurant With Ocean Views, St Patrick's Day In Boston: Festivities To Book Before Your Luc, A 'Hole-In-One': Topgolf Opening First Massachusetts Location I. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. "Mickey and Grimm also enjoyed educating the public, teaching about drugs and police work to the incoming freshmen of AHS every year since partnering up," the department said. WebStandoff With Armed Suspect Shuts Down I-495 in Andover NBC Boston. There were no updates on his condition early Wednesday morning. According to Procopio, the car was the subject of a be on the lookout, or BOLO, alert related to multiple bank robberies. 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Around 7:10 p.m., shortly after crossing into Andover on I-495, police said Miele pulled into the grass median, reversed the direction of his car and stopped. Police said Miele later died at Lawrence General Hospital. No troopers fired their weapons and Miele was the only person inside the vehicle, according to police. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. This is a developing story. ANDOVER, Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities are investigating after a standoff ended with the suspect taking his own life in Andover, Minnesota. Read our privacy policy for more info. | He has been taken to the hospital for treatment, according to state police. Police said negotiators attempted to talk to Miele for nearly two hours in an effort to get him to surrender. The man was the vehicles only occupant. ANDOVER, Kan. (KWCH) - The goal is to make the city more accessible and welcoming. You have permission to edit this article. Andover police Sgt. Procopio said the suspect continued to flee south on Route 28 into Lawrence and then got on I-495 South with the two State Police cruisers in pursuit. Aerial footage of the scene showed police vehicles blocking traffic near Exit 40. Occasional snow showers. A suspect is missing following a failed police stop in Andover Tuesday, March 23. Police say that a standoff in Andover is over, with officers finding the barricaded suspect dead shortly after a single gunshot was heard. Suspect Shoots Self, Ending Andover Standoff, Andover Police Look For Suspect In Pfizer Bomb Threat, Andover Woman Accused Of Driving Wrong Way On I-93, Andover Man Arrested After Driving 107 MPH With Child In Car In NH, MBTA Rules Could Create 2,301 Affordable Units In Andover: Select Board Notebook, New HS Design Raises Accessibility Concerns, Andover Town Manager Proposes $234.8M Budget, AHS Community Member Diagnosed With Tuberculosis, Andover Considers Columbus Day Name Change. 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