Crime & Safety

Gunshot Investigation Underway In Braintree

No injuries have been reported, but police found shell casings on a local basketball court.

The alert came from the area of Commercial Court and McCusker Drive around 6:15 p.m. Police responded to the area at that time, officials said.
The alert came from the area of Commercial Court and McCusker Drive around 6:15 p.m. Police responded to the area at that time, officials said. (Dan Libon/Patch)

BRAINTREE, MA — Police officials are investigating after they received a gunshot detection alert on Monday evening.

The alert came from the area of Commercial Court and McCusker Drive around 6:15 p.m. Police responded to the area at that time, officials said.

Officials didn't encounter anyone upon their arrival, but officers did locate multiple shell casings in a basketball court near the wood line behind 2 McCusker Dr., officials said.

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There have been no reports of injuries or property damage and, other than the gunshot alert, there were no reports or calls for shots fired to the police department.

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