News Summary
A child has been hospitalized after a reported drowning in Brockton. First responders acted quickly, providing aid before the child was transferred to a Boston hospital. Their condition is currently unknown. The police have urged the community to support the family during this challenging time. Meanwhile, in Haverhill, a man died following a confrontation with police, and in Boston, a driver succumbed to injuries from a serious crash. Investigations are ongoing in all incidents.
Brockton
A child has been hospitalized following a reported drowning incident in Brockton on Sunday afternoon. The Brockton police received notifications of the emergency at approximately 2:49 p.m. and quickly dispatched officers along with members of Brockton Fire and EMS to the location on Sunset Avenue.
First responders arrived on the scene and provided aid to the child before transferring them to a hospital in Boston. As of now, the child’s condition remains unknown. Brockton police expressed their gratitude towards the first responders for their prompt actions and urged the public to keep the child and their family in their thoughts during this difficult time. Authorities have indicated that this is a developing story with further updates to follow as more information emerges.
Haverhill
In a separate incident, a 43-year-old man named Francis Gigliotti was found dead after a confrontation with police in Haverhill. The event transpired when police received reports about a man acting erratically on White Street, where he was observed running into traffic and hitting a car with his head.
Upon the officers’ arrival, they found Gigliotti displaying belligerent behavior. An ambulance was called to assess him, but he fled the scene on foot and attempted to force his way into Bradford Seafood on Winter Street. A violent struggle occurred outside the establishment when police tried to restrain him for safety reasons.
During this struggle, Gigliotti became unresponsive. First responders provided lifesaving measures and transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. This incident is under investigation by the District Attorney’s Office, Haverhill Police, and the Chief Medical Examiner. Further details concerning the confrontation have not been disclosed at this time, and it remains an ongoing investigation.
Boston
In Boston, a fatal crash occurred early Friday morning near the Sumner Tunnel. The incident unfolded at around 3:30 a.m. when Massachusetts State Police responded to a serious accident where the Sumner Tunnel meets I-93 North, close to Government Center.
The driver, a man in his 70s whose identity is currently undisclosed, became trapped within his vehicle and required extraction by first responders. He sustained life-threatening injuries and was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital. Unfortunately, the driver was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. Authorities have stated that they will refrain from releasing the man’s identity until his family has been notified.
Conclusion
These incidents highlight critical emergencies occurring around Massachusetts, with investigations underway to gather further details. The community continues to await updates as authorities work to address and conclude these matters.
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- Boston 25 News: Child Hospitalized After Drowning in Brockton
- Boston 25 News: Man Dies Following Police Confrontation in Haverhill
- Boston 25 News: Fatal Crash Near Boston’s Sumner Tunnel
- Wikipedia: Traffic Collision
- Boston 25 News: SWAT Incident in Salem
- Google Search: Massachusetts Crime News
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