Brockton police were spotted Tuesday in a park near the intersection of Montello and Crescent streets, following unconfirmed reports of a shooting. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured. Crescent Street is located roughly 20 miles from Plymouth, MA.
Witness reports
Shooting in Brockton, MA. (Unsplash)
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Multiple witnesses took to social media to describe what they saw.
One person wrote on Facebook, “I saw 2 go out in ambulances and heard them say another one up the street."
Another added, “I was at the library with my kids the police came in there looking for whoever.”
So far, authorities have not released any information about a suspect, and no official statement has been issued.
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