Brockton, September 15, 2025
News Summary
Brockton police are looking into two separate shooting incidents that happened over the weekend, injuring a 14-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man. The first shooting took place on Belmont Street shortly after midnight, while the second occurred at the MBTA Montello Station parking lot around 3:30 a.m. The boy was brought to the hospital by family members, while the young man was flown to a Boston hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest, but is currently in stable condition. Investigations are ongoing with no arrests made yet.
Brockton: Two Separate Shootings Leave a 14-Year-Old and a 19-Year-Old Hospitalized
What happened: Police in Brockton are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred in the early hours of the weekend, leaving a 14-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man injured and taken to hospitals. Authorities say the incidents happened at different locations and there is no indication that they are connected.
Key details
The first shooting took place shortly after midnight on Belmont Street. A 14-year-old boy was injured and, according to police accounts, ran behind a nearby building until the immediate danger had passed. Family members transported the injured boy to a hospital. The condition of the 14-year-old was not immediately known.
The second shooting occurred around 3:30 a.m. at the MBTA Montello Station parking lot. Police responded earlier to reports of a disturbance involving car meet-ups in that area. Shortly after the disturbance was reported, a 19-year-old man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. The 19-year-old was later flown to a Boston hospital and is currently reported in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Shell casings and ballistic damage were found in the Montello Station parking lot area.
Investigations and response
The Brockton Police Department is investigating both shootings. Detectives and MBTA Transit Police are involved in the inquiry of the second incident at the Montello Station parking lot. Police have stated there is no indication the two shootings are connected. No arrests have been made in either case, and authorities say no further information is currently available about the investigations.
Police have requested that anyone with information related to either shooting contact the Brockton Police Department to assist investigators. No additional contact details were released in the initial reports.
Immediate public safety notes
Authorities responded to reports of a disturbance linked to car meet-ups near the Montello Station parking lot before the second shooting. Shell casings and signs of ballistic damage were documented at that scene, and police activity was focused on establishing the sequence of events and identifying those involved.
Background and context
Shooting incidents involving teenagers and young adults raise concerns about public safety and community gatherings. Locations such as transit parking lots and neighborhood streets have been the setting for disturbances that can escalate into violence. Local law enforcement agencies, including municipal police and transit police, typically coordinate on investigations when incidents occur near transit facilities.
At this stage, officials are concentrating on gathering evidence, reviewing ballistic findings, and interviewing potential witnesses. The involvement of family members in transporting the 14-year-old to a hospital reflects a rapid, civilian response before first responders could arrive on the scene. Medical transport for the 19-year-old to a Boston hospital indicates the seriousness of the injury and the need for specialized care.
What to expect next
Investigations are ongoing. Police will likely continue to process the scenes, analyze ballistic evidence, and seek out video or witness information that could help identify suspects or clarify what led to the shootings. Residents in the affected areas may see increased patrols or police presence while detectives work to develop leads.
Community guidance
Authorities encourage anyone with information about either shooting—whether direct knowledge, video footage, or observations from the time and locations involved—to contact the Brockton Police Department. Citizens who witnessed the incidents or were in the area during the times mentioned are asked to come forward to assist investigators.
FAQ
What happened in Brockton?
Two separate shootings occurred early in the weekend: one shortly after midnight on Belmont Street that injured a 14-year-old boy, and another around 3:30 a.m. at the MBTA Montello Station parking lot that injured a 19-year-old man.
Are the two shootings connected?
Police have stated there is no indication that the two shootings are connected. The incidents are being investigated separately.
What is the condition of the victims?
The 14-year-old boy was taken to a hospital by family members; his condition was not immediately known. The 19-year-old man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest, was later flown to a Boston hospital, and is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
Who is investigating the incidents?
The Brockton Police Department is investigating both shootings. Detectives and MBTA Transit Police are involved in the investigation at the Montello Station parking lot.
Have any arrests been made?
No arrests have been reported in either case.
How can people provide information?
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockton Police Department to assist with the investigations.
Quick reference: Incident summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Shortly after midnight (Belmont St. incident); around 3:30 a.m. (Montello Station incident) |
| Locations | Belmont Street; MBTA Montello Station parking lot |
| Victims | 14-year-old boy (Belmont St.); 19-year-old man (Montello Station) |
| Injuries | 14-year-old injured (condition initially unknown); 19-year-old gunshot wound to chest, later flown to Boston, stable with non-life-threatening injuries |
| Evidence found | Shell casings and ballistic damage located at Montello Station parking lot |
| Investigating agencies | Brockton Police Department; MBTA Transit Police and detectives on the Montello Station case |
| Arrests | No arrests reported |
| Public action requested | Anyone with information should contact the Brockton Police Department |
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Firearm Violence
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