Crime & Safety
Gunman Takes Own Life After Shooting Brockton Police Officer
The police officer expected to survive. Another body was found at the scene, officials said.
BROCKTON, MA — A gunman took his own life after shooting a police officer four times during a standoff at a Brockton home, officials said.
The police officer is expected to survive.
Another person was found dead in a vehicle at the scene, Plymouth Country District Attorney Tim Cruz said.
Find out what's happening in Brocktonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The gunman was barricaded in a Tabor Avenue home. Police started clearing the scene around 9:30 p.m.
Patch will update this story
Find out what's happening in Brocktonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
