North Andover police officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons, 28, was shot by fellow officers during a court-ordered intervention at her home. Off duty at the time, she is in stable condition. The incident occurred just hours after she was served a restraining order filed by her fiancé, Justin Aylaian—also a local officer—raising public concern over law enforcement accountability and mental health support.
Court documents reveal that Aylaian feared for the safety of their infant son and Fitzsimmons herself, citing past incidents of violence and recent suicidal threats. The restraining order, issued on June 30, followed an altercation in Maine on June 28, where Fitzsimmons allegedly acted aggressively while intoxicated. She had previously been hospitalized for postpartum depression and surrendered her firearms in March, though her carry license was later reinstated.
The order prohibits Fitzsimmons from contacting Aylaian or possessing weapons and is active until at least July 14. Aylaian is seeking full custody of their child. It remains unclear if Fitzsimmons had access to weapons at the time of the incident, and authorities have not confirmed whether she was armed.
Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker stated that three officers responded to the home, but without body camera footage, many details remain unknown. The case has sparked widespread discussion online, highlighting growing concerns around police intervention protocols, mental health crises, and department oversight.