Two people hurt after officer-involved shooting in Brockton

BROCKTON, Mass. — Two people were hurt after an officer-involved shooting in Brockton.

According to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office, around 2:15 a.m., two Brockton officers in the same cruiser were involved in a motor vehicle pursuit of a 2025 white Lexus, which ended when the motor vehicle spun out at the intersection of Moraine and Spring Streets.

The 44-year-old male operator and only occupant of the Lexus exited the car and immediately began shooting at the two officers over the roof of his car.

The officers exited the cruiser and discharged their weapons, and the man was struck once in the shoulder.

During the exchange of gunfire, a 71-year-old man sleeping in a home nearby on Moraine Street was grazed in the arm by a round.

“He was screaming and called my dad,” said Elisa Brandao, the victim’s granddaughter. “Even in the house, people are not safe.”

Both the operator of the motor vehicle and the home resident were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The two Brockton Police officers were transported to South Shore Hospital as a precaution.

Police located a handgun with an obliterated serial number that was recovered from the operator of the Lexus in front of 115 Moraine Street.

The name of the suspect is being withheld at this time.

Brockton Mayor Moises M. Rodrigues released a statement on Sunday afternoon, backing up the police and extending gratitude to the officers involved in the incident.

<i>“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.</i>

<i>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.</i>

<i>Finally, we extend our appreciation to the men and women of the Brockton Police Department for their continued work in preventing crime, conducting investigations, and keeping our neighborhoods safe. Their dedication does not go unnoticed, and our community is stronger because of their service.</i>

<i>We stand with you and thank you for all that you do."</i>

—  Mayor Moises M. Rodrigues

The shooting remains under investigation.

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