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Procession held for Massachusetts State Police recruit who died from boxing injury at academy

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September 15, 2024

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Procession held for Massachusetts State Police recruit who died from boxing injury at academy

Procession honors Massachusetts State Police trooper who died during training

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WORCESTER – A police procession was held Saturday night to honor Enrique Delgado-Garcia, a Massachusetts State Police recruit who died after being injured during a self-defense drill.

The 25-year-old was pronounced dead at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester on Friday, 24 hours after he was knocked unconscious while boxing at the Massachusetts State Police academy in New Braintree.

A somber procession was held Saturday night as Delgado-Garcia’s body was brought to the medical examiner’s office in Westfield.

A procession is held for Massachusetts State Police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia, who died while boxing at the training facility.

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Delgado-Garcia will receive full state police honors since he was sworn in as a trooper by officials.

“They have the full measure of our support and care, and they remain full members of our State Police Family,” State Police Col. John Mawn said of the recruit’s family.

Delgado-Garcia’s family said it was his dream to be a state trooper. He was set to graduate with his class next month.

Sources told WBZ-TV chief investigative reporter Cheryl Fiandaca that Delgado-Garcia was knocked out for nearly 10 minutes after getting hit in the head during a boxing exercise, which is a regular part of state police training.

“He was a beloved member of his academy class, known for his compassion and devotion to service. This is a devastating time for all who knew and loved him, and we are holding Enrique’s family and his State Police community in our hearts,” said Gov. Maura Healey in a statement following Delgado-Garcia’s death.

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Matt Schooley is a digital producer at CBS Boston. He has been a member of the WBZ news team for the last decade.

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Wrong-way crash closes I-495 southbound in Chelmsford, 1 seriously injured – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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April 22, 2026

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Wrong-way crash closes I-495 southbound in Chelmsford, 1 seriously injured – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

CHELMSFORD, MASS. (WHDH) – A wrong-way driver crashed into another vehicle on I-495 in Chelmsford Tuesday night, shutting down the soundbound lanes in that area, according to Massachusetts State Police and The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).

State police said Troopers from the Concord Barracks responded to a two-car crash on I-495 at the Hunt Road overpass shortly before 10 p.m. They said preliminary information indicates the crash happened as a result of a wrong-way driver striking a vehicle traveling in the correct direction.

Chelmsford Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and the driver was taken to the hospital by MedFlight. State police said they suffered life-threatening injuries.

MassDOT said the highway southbound is currently closed at exit 88 due to the crash, and is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes at this time.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

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Two stabbed at Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods plant in Haverhill

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April 21, 2026

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Two stabbed at Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods plant in Haverhill

Two people were seriously injured in a stabbing at the Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods manufacturing facility in Haverhill, Massachusetts, on Tuesday morning.

Haverhill police said they responded to the Cedar’s plan on Foundation Avenue around 10:30 a.m. for a report of a disturbance involving a weapon. When they arrived, they found two people suffering from apparent stab wounds.

Both people were provided with medical assistance on scene and taken to area hospitals with what police described as serious injuries. Their names have not been released, and no update on their conditions was immediately available.

Preliminary investigation determined that the two people knew each other, and police said there is no ongoing threat to the public. They said their investigation into the incident remains active.

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Injured Massachusetts teen thanks rescuers who

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April 21, 2026

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Injured Massachusetts teen thanks rescuers who

Two Plymouth, Massachusetts teens were saved from the summit of Mount Washington after a leg injury stranded them.

Khang Nguyen,17, said he and his friend, 18-year-old Vaughn Webb, thought they were well prepared for their hike on Saturday. They brought trekking poles, layers, microspikes for their boots and more.

But halfway up the trail, Nguyen feared the worst when his leg began to hurt.

“It was just incredibly painful to lift up my right leg,” he explained. “I told [Vaughn] to leave me behind so I could go on my own pace and for him to reach the summit to get help at first.”

The pair managed to reach the top of the mountain but had to seek shelter next to a building as wind gusts increased, and the air temperature reached 38 degrees. Nguyen said they also ran out of food and water. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department received the 911 call around 7:30 p.m. and quickly alerted a State Park employee who began to search for the two teens.

“Conservation Officers then began responding in four-wheel-drive pickup trucks to try and get to the summit and back ahead of incoming snow,” the game department said in a statement.

After around 30 minutes of reaching both Webb and Nguyen were found. They were taken inside a building and Nguyen was being treated for his injury.

“The worker that was up there, [said] that they came in record time, and we appreciate their help a lot. It saved our lives potentially,” Nguyen explained.

The pair was successfully taken off the mountain by 10 p.m. The two teens are now safely back in Massachusetts and are incredibly grateful to their rescuers.

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