BROCKTON, Mass — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Brockton on Friday afternoon.
According to the Plymouth County DA, officers responded to a shooting around 3:23 p.m. at 131 Lynn Road in Brockton.
A 15-year-old male was shot and killed, the DA says.
“Jason was an amazing, funny, smart, uplifting, pure and genuine young man,” a GoFundMe page for the family wrote.
Authorities are not identifying the shooting victim at this time, but his mother identified him as Jason Green.
“He was a great big brother to his baby brother. A wonderful son. He loved playing sports, dancing, rapping, singing, and playing on his PlayStation with his friends and family. He was a sophomore in high school where he was a big class clown but always did his school work. He was loved by anyone he encountered,” the page added.
The DA says a 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged with possessing a firearm.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
No additional information is available.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help his family.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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