BROCKTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A shootout between police and a man who opened fire on them in Brockton early Sunday morning left the gunman and a 71-year-old man who was sleeping nearby hospitalized with gunshot wounds, officials said.
Officers who were pursuing a 2025 Lexus around 2:15 a.m. say the 44-year-old driver spun out at the intersection of Moraine and Spring streets, got out of his vehicle, and opened fire on them over the roof of the car, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz.
The officers exited the cruiser and discharged their weapons and the man was struck once in the shoulder. His name has not been released.
During the exchange of gunfire, a man sleeping in a home nearby on Moraine Street was grazed in the arm by a round.
Both the alleged gunman and resident were transported to Boston Medical Center – South (Brockton), with non-life threatening injuries.
The man accused of shooting at police was then taken to a Boston hospital for further treatment.
The two Brockton Police officers were transported to the South Shore Hospital as a precaution.
Troopers from the Plymouth County State Police Detective Unit, the MSP Crime Scene Services Section (CSSS), the MSP Firearms Identification Section (FIS), the MSP Collision Reconstruction and Analysis Section (CARS), and the MSP Chemist were dispatched to the scene to assist in the investigation.
Police say a handgun with an obliterated serial number was found on the ground in front of 115 Moraine St.
Elise Brandao said her grandfather was the person who was grazed by a bullet while he was sleeping.
“Even in the house, people are not safe,” she said.
In a statement, Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues said, “We stand in full support of the two officers of the Brockton Police Department who came under gunfire while serving our community on Sunday. Their courage, professionalism, and commitment in the face of danger represent the very best of law enforcement.”
We are grateful that both officers are safe and recognize the risks they, and all our officers, take every day to protect the residents of Brockton. We are also thankful that the innocent bystander who was grazed by a bullet is expected to recover.”
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