TAUNTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A 17-year-old is dead following a shooting at a home in Taunton early Thursday morning.
Just before 12:30 a.m., Taunton police responded to Lothrop Street after receiving report of person shot inside a home there.
Upon arrival, first responders located the victim, later identified as Khamitri Cole, 17, of Brockton, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn’s office said in a statement. Cole was pronounced dead on scene.
“Investigators later determined that a second man, an 18-year-old from Holyoke, appears to have also been shot during the same incident and transported himself to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries,” the DA’s office said.
Neighbors said police flooded the area and blocked off Lothrop Street.
“It’s horrible. You know, you’re petrified because it’s so close. You never think it’s going to happen over here,” said Linda Rezendes.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
“I know that there were stray bullets flying,” said neighbor Kayla Levine. “Our neighbors up the road have bullets in their houses. I saw orange tape on some trees. I assume there’s bullets in the trees.”
Lincoln Keene said the 17-year-old’s death was a shame.
“I didn’t know him, but I mean, 17 — you’re barely starting your life,” Keene said.
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