Just after midnight Friday, a quiet Rockland neighborhood turned into a crime scene when three people jumped out of a car and opened fire on a home near the intersection of Crescent and Charles streets, according to police. Investigators said no one inside the house was hurt and that they believe the shooting was a targeted attack.
Rockland police have launched an active search for the suspects and posted a photo of a suspect vehicle, urging neighbors to review security and doorbell camera footage for anything that looks out of place.
As reported by NBC Boston, the shooters pulled up in a car shortly after midnight, got out, and fired at the residence near Crescent and Charles. Investigators told the outlet they consider the attack targeted and asked anyone in the area to check surveillance video and call in tips.
Police Seek Video, Tips
The Rockland Police Department shared an image of a suspect vehicle and asked residents to contact the department at 781-871-3890, ext. 0 with any leads, using the department's public contact line. Detectives emphasized that tips can be submitted anonymously and stressed that doorbell and security-camera footage could be crucial to identifying the vehicle and the people inside it.
Local Context
Gun violence has shaken Rockland in recent months. A fatal shooting last November drew a multiagency response from local and state police, according to WCVB. Investigators in town say neighborhood video and community tips are often what move cases forward, and detectives are now following up on leads in this latest shooting.
Anyone who spotted a car in the Crescent and Charles area around midnight Friday, or who has relevant security footage, is urged to contact investigators or submit information to the Rockland Police tip line. Officers have warned residents not to confront anyone they believe might be involved and to let detectives handle any information or potential evidence.
