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Former Officer Plans Lawsuit After Acquittal in Shooting Case

4/3/2026

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Kelsey Fitzsimmons, former North Andover police officer, plans to sue the department after her acquittal in a high-profile trial.
She was shot by a colleague during a restraining order service in June 2025.
She revealed a gunshot wound near her spine after a dismissive departmental comment.
The officer who shot her said she pointed a gun at him.
Fitzsimmons' legal team is preparing to file documents to initiate civil litigation.

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Story summary

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, former North Andover police officer, plans to sue the department after her acquittal in a high-profile trial.
She was shot by a colleague during a restraining order service in June 2025.
She revealed a gunshot wound near her spine after a dismissive departmental comment.
The officer who shot her said she pointed a gun at him.
Fitzsimmons' legal team is preparing to file documents to initiate civil litigation.