Brockton Mall Incident Leaves Two Teenagers Dead
A tragic incident unfolded outside a Massachusetts mall where two teenagers were shot and killed, following reports of a skirmish, as confirmed by the district attorney on Sunday.
Law enforcement officials in Brockton were called to the Westgate Mall parking lot around 7 p.m. on Saturday. According to information shared by Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz, multiple teens were reportedly involved in an altercation.
Cruz elaborated on the situation, stating, “During this altercation, a fatal shooting took place,” confirming the victims were a 15-year-old male and an 18-year-old female.
The investigation into the incident is currently ongoing and active, but further details have not been provided at this time. The names of the teenagers who lost their lives have not been released, and authorities have yet to announce any arrests related to the case.
Brockton, the city where the tragedy took place, has a population of over 105,000 residents and is located approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of the city of Boston.