By JULIE CUNNINGHAM
(Chicopee, MA) The body pulled out of the Connecticut River has been identified as eleven year old Aiden Blanchard, age 12 of Chicopee. Aiden Blanchard was reported missing earlier this year by his family. At approximately 11:15am on April 14, officers located a body between the North End and Memorial bridges in the water of the Connecticut river. The body was transported to the medical examiner’s office, who has identified the body of Aiden Blanchard. The investigation into the death is ongoing and being conducted by the Massachusetts State Police and the Chicopee Police Department.
“Hampden District Attorney Anthony Guilluni offers his sympathies to Aiden’s family during this difficult time,” read a press release put out by the office.
More information regarding the investigation is not available at this time.