HOLYOKE — On Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Holyoke police officers responded to Nick Cosmos Way following a report of a man down and discovered that a shooting had occurred.
According to Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni, the victim, identified as Ricky Arroyo, 35, of Chicopee, was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.
During their initial response, Holyoke police officers located a male suspect, identified as Craig Jones, and took him into custody, District Attorney Gulluni said.
Craig Jones, 37, of South Hadley, was charged with the following:
- Murder
- Carrying a Firearm Without a License
- Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License
- Discharging a Firearm Within 500 Feet of a Building
Jones was arraigned on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Holyoke District Court. His next court date is scheduled for Nov. 13, 2026.
The shooting remains under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Holyoke Police Department.
District Attorney Gulluni expressed his condolences to Arroyo’s family.
