In a neighborhood rattled by the sound of gunfire, the life of a 15-year-old was cut tragically short in a daytime shooting in Brockton, Massachusetts. The incident, which occurred this afternoon, has left the community shaken and searching for answers. While the investigation continues, a 17-year-old has been arrested on charges of gun possession in connection to the fatal shooting. The names of both the victim and the suspect have been withheld, according to NBC Boston.
Authorities were quick to react, with Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz sharing on social media that the shooting occurred at around 3:23 p.m. on 131 Lynn Road in Brockton. The 17-year-old suspect has been charged with possession of a firearm and is currently being held as the investigation unfolds per Boston 25 News.
@MassStatePolice @brocktonpolice are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15 year-old male that occurred yesterday at 3:23 pm at 131 Lynn Road in Brockton. A 17 year-old male has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm. The investigation is active and ongoing.
— DA Tim Cruz (@PlymouthCtyDAO) September 23, 2023
The motives and circumstances surrounding the deadly incident remain undisclosed, with the investigation still ongoing.
