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Published on January 15, 2025
Teenage Girl Shot in Face at Easton Apartment Complex, Investigation Underway as Police Seek SuspectSource: Google Street View

A teenage girl was shot in the face at the Avalon Easton complex in Easton, Massachusetts, on Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. Police and emergency services responded quickly, and the victim was first taken to Good Samaritan Medical Center before being airlifted to a Boston hospital due to the severity of her injuries, according to NBC Boston.

Investigators are working to understand the events leading to the violence, with the suspect(s) fleeing before police arrived. The search extended to nearby towns, with police in Mansfield focusing on a black car and in Brockton, a white car on Vine Street and Battle Farm Drive. No suspects have been arrested, as reported by NBC Boston.

Easton Police Chief Kevin Boone stated, "We don’t believe this was a random act, we believe this was targeted," following a shooting in the area. Resident Brian Silva noted, "Nothing has ever happened like this before where me and him feel unsafe," while Tina Bullock expressed concern for her daughter's safety. The investigation is ongoing, with Easton police and Massachusetts State Police involved. Easton Public Schools confirmed the victim is not a student, and officials assured there is no ongoing danger to the community as the search for the shooter continues, as stated by WCVB