TAUNTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A man is accused of shooting at police while barricaded in a bathroom at a Taunton home Wednesday, police said.
At around 9 a.m., officers responded to a home on Hodges Avenue for a wellbeing check, according to the Taunton Police Department.
When officers entered the apartment, a man barricaded inside a bathroom shot at them, police said. At least one officer shot back, authorities said.
The man was identified as Daniel McKinnon, 30, of Taunton, officials said.
“One officer attempted to gain entry to the bathroom. However, he heard several loud bangs consistent with gunshots. As a result, the officer was forced to return fire,” said prosecutor Charlie Schofield.
No injuries were reported, Taunton police said. Several residents, including children, were safely evacuated from the building.
“I thought it was fireworks, but I learned later it was gunshots,” said neighbor George Pacheco.
After about an hour, police were able to convince McKinnon to come out of the bathroom and surrender, police said.
McKinnon was arrested and appeared in court Wednesday.
“Police believe that this was an isolated incident and not a random act of violence. There is no ongoing threat to the community’s safety,” the Taunton Police Department said in a statement.
A portion of the street remained sealed off Wednesday afternoon.
“People use guns now all the time. My kids are in law enforcement and I worry. One’s a cop, one’s a correctional officer. Yeah, stuff happens,” said neighbor Patty Dodek.
McKinnon pleaded not guilty to several charges, including firing a gun he was not licensed to carry.
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