3 A.M. Gunfire Turns Brockton’s Vine Street Into Crime Scene

A man is dead after gunfire erupted on a Brockton street early Wednesday, according to police. Officers were called to the area near 81 Vine Street around 3:14 a.m., where they found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency crews took him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

According to Boston 25 News, officers responded to reports of gunfire at about 3:14 a.m. near 81 Vine Street and discovered the victim at the scene. EMS transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The shooting remains under investigation by Brockton police and the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.

Pattern of recent violence in Brockton

The overnight killing adds to a run of firearm incidents that have hit Brockton this spring. In March, The Boston Globe reported on a fatal shooting on Clinton Street and noted that state troopers and the district attorney’s office have assisted local authorities in some cases.

How to help investigators

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Brockton Police Department's non-emergency line at 508-941-0200. For emergencies, call 911, according to the Brockton Police Department. Investigators say surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts can be crucial, and detectives are canvassing the neighborhood for leads.

This is a developing story. We will update the article as officials release more information.