Off-Duty Massachusetts Officer Shot During Restraining Order Service, Stable Condition

On June 30, off-duty North Andover police officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons was shot once by a fellow officer during an armed confrontation while serving a court-approved restraining order at her home. Fitzsimmons, who had been on administrative leave and recently gave birth, was required to surrender any firearms under the restraining order, filed by her fiancé amid safety concerns. The shooting officer is a veteran with over 20 years on the force, and Fitzsimmons was immediately transported to a Boston hospital where she remains in stable condition. The North Andover Police Department does not use body cameras, and the incident is under investigation by the Essex County District Attorney's Office and Massachusetts State Police. Details about the restraining order and the exact circumstances of the confrontation remain limited, with authorities continuing interviews and reviewing security footage. Fitzsimmons had previously been denied a firearm license earlier in 2025 but petitioned to reinstate it prior to the incident.