Billerica –  Update: Suspect identified. Charges pending – The Billerica Police have received numerous reports over the past two weeks of property and people being targeted by paint balls. Although the majority of the reported incidents have involved property, there have been a number of cases where individuals themselves are being targeted. On numerous dates in December, including the 5th, 6th, and three times on the 10th, individuals either walking or driving have reported being shot at by suspect(s) driving past them on the roadway. All of these reported incidents occurred in the late afternoon or into the evening hours. In the most recent incidents on December 10th, a forest green SUV type vehicle was described as being involved in the assault. Although the victims received superficial wounds from the projectiles, there have been no reported serious injuries as of this release. However, due to the high velocity and accuracy of a projectile coming from a modern paint ball, air soft and/or bb-gun type weapon, there is a significant potential for serious injury or death when targeting an unsuspecting victim.

The Billerica Police would urge anyone that has knowledge of a person engaging in this type of reckless behavior to immediately report it to the Billerica Police. In the event of an emergency situation, we would urge all residents to utilize the Emergency 911 feature from their home or cellular telephone. If the information is not of an urgent nature, please utilize our business line at 978-671-0900 or via the internet by visiting our department website at www.billericapolice.org. All information will remain anonymous at the caller’s request.

Any additional questions should be directed to Lieutenant Roy Frost, 978-667-1212 x120