On June 25, 2025, Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a North Andover police officer, was shot by a fellow officer after allegedly pointing a gun at him and attempting to fire it during a confrontation at her home. Prosecutors claim Fitzsimmons tried to shoot Patrick Noonan as he was serving her a restraining order obtained by her fiancé, Justin Aylaian. The restraining order required Fitzsimmons to have no contact with her child and surrender her weapons [1].
Fitzsimmons was arrested and arraigned on one count of armed assault with intent to murder and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. She was later indicted in Essex Superior Court, but the grand jury ultimately charged her with just one count of assault with a dangerous weapon. Fitzsimmons is now facing a bench trial and has pleaded not guilty to the charge [1].
Assistant Essex District Attorney James Gubitose stated in opening remarks that Fitzsimmons pointed her service weapon at Noonan and pulled the trigger, but the gun did not fire because there was no round in the chamber. Gubitose emphasized that Noonan survived due to his tactical training and the absence of a bullet in the chamber. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, pleading with Fitzsimmons to drop the weapon before the officer fired twice, missing initially and then striking her [1].
Fitzsimmons' defense attorney, Timothy Bradl, argued that she was experiencing postpartum depression and was suicidal, disputing the prosecution's version of events. Fitzsimmons maintains that she was pointing the gun at herself in a suicide attempt rather than at Noonan [1].
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CONCLUSION
The trial of Kelsey Fitzsimmons centers on conflicting accounts of an armed confrontation between police officers, with prosecutors alleging attempted murder and the defense citing mental health struggles. The event has no direct market impact or financial implications. The outcome of the bench trial will determine Fitzsimmons' legal fate.