11/12/2025
From the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office:
Second Defendant Charged with Murder in 10/26 Fatal Shooting
Date: November 12, 2025
Pittsfield-This afternoon 11/12/25 a second individual, Sergio Ponce (17 years old: Pittsfield), was scheduled to be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court for the October 26th murder of Brodie Slonski. The Defendant is charged with Murder. The arraignment was scheduled to take place at approximately 2pm.
(While the Defendant is a minor, Massachusetts General Law states, G.L. C. 119, sec. 74 “[t]he juvenile court shall not have jurisdiction over a person who had at the time of the offense attained the age of fourteen but not yet attained the age of 18 who is charged with committing murder in the first or second degree. Complaints and indictments brought against persons for such offenses . . . shall be brought in accordance with the usual course and manner of criminal proceedings.”)
Pittsfield, MA- On Sunday, October 26th, at approximately 6:14 p.m., Pittsfield Police responded to the area of 17 Parker Street, Pittsfield for a report of a single motor vehicle collision.
Upon arrival, an officer observed a white Honda HR-V positioned across Franco Terrace near the intersection of Parker Street. Both the steering wheel and side curtain airbags had deployed, and debris was scattered around the vehicle. Initial observations suggest the vehicle had been traveling down Franco Terrace toward the intersection of Franco Terrace and Parker Street, where it ultimately collided with a tree. The hood of the Honda HR-V was bent inward.
An officer approached the vehicle and observed a male occupant in the driver’s seat. No other individuals were present inside the car. The male was unresponsive and showed no signs of breathing. Blood was visible on and around the victim.
The Pittsfield Fire Department arrived on the scene and removed the victim from the vehicle. Upon removal, first responders discovered that the victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was transported to Berkshire Medical Center by Action Ambulance, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Pittsfield, MA-On Thursday [11/6] evening, an arrest was made on probable cause in connection with the murder of Brodie Slonski. On [11/7/25 Jaequan Spratling was charged with Murder and Attempted Armed Robbery.
District Attorney Shugrue stated, “I want to first thank the public for their patience while law enforcement worked to identify a suspect/s in Brodie’s murder. While the police successfully arrested a perpetrator within ten days of the crime, I recognize that living with fear in your neighborhood is a harrowing experience. I secondly want to recognize the tireless work of the Pittsfield Police as they have dedicated themselves around the clock to this case. There have been many sleepless nights in pursuit of solving Brodie’s murder. I am thankful to have such committed law enforcement in our county.”
The District Attorney continued, “Brodie was murdered in the closeknit Morningside community. A community filled with families and small, locally owned businesses. The events that took place shook the neighborhood. I have always said that I have no tolerance for violence and guns in our community. Such events in the Berkshires are fortunately rare; however, when they occur, they shatter not only families but also schools and our community at large. My heart is with Brodie’s parents and family. I vow that the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office will do everything in its power to bring those responsible for his murder to justice.”
