BROCKTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Two people were injured and two people were taken into custody Monday after a shooting outside Brockton District Court, police said.
Brockton police in a statement said officers responded to the shooting around 12:30 p.m.
Police said a “stay-in-place” order went into effect for the area around the shooting site, including City Hall, the Brockton Public Schools central building, the Brockton Board of Health building and the city War Memorial.
The stay-in-place had been lifted as of around 2:30 p.m., according to police.
Police said a male and a female were injured. The female had non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Police said the male’s condition was currently being assessed as of around 2:30 p.m.
The woman was taken to a hospital by ambulance. The man was dropped off at the hospital.
Police did not identify the people who were taken into custody but said a gun was also recovered.
Police said “there is no ongoing threat to public safety,” adding that the incident “appears to be an isolated event.”
Brockton police said their investigation into the shooting was active and ongoing as of Monday afternoon and asked anyone who witnessed the incident or who has relevant information to reach out.
Police had cleared the scene as of around 4 p.m.
Hours earlier, though, officials were seen examining bullet casings in the area of nearby Main Street.
“I’m glad I wasn’t here five minutes ago,” said Gary MacKenzie when asked about his reaction to the incident.
“I could have got shot from walking by — anyone could have,” he continued.
“This is not something that just goes on,” said Tanya Edwards, another person concerned about the shooting. “This is people having issues with each other, from what I gather.”
The people taken into custody in connection with this incident could be back at Brockton District Court facing a judge as soon as Tuesday morning.
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