Weymouth, Massachusetts, August 24, 2025
News Summary
Authorities are investigating an unattended death discovered in South Shore Hospital’s parking lot in Weymouth. A passerby alerted police after spotting an unresponsive man in a car. First responders pronounced the individual dead at the scene. A visible bullet hole was found in the vehicle’s front windshield, prompting the erection of a yellow tent for evidence preservation. The Massachusetts State Police and the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office are handling the investigation, which remains active while the identity of the victim is withheld pending next of kin notification.
Weymouth, Massachusetts — A person was found dead inside a car in the parking lot of South Shore Hospital on Sunday afternoon, prompting an active investigation by state and county authorities.
What happened
Weymouth Police reported the discovery of an unattended death in a vehicle in the hospital parking lot just after 2 p.m. A passerby noticed an unresponsive man in the backseat and alerted authorities. First responders arrived and pronounced the individual deceased at the scene.
Immediate scene details
Investigators observed a visible bullet hole in the front windshield of the car. A yellow tent was erected around the vehicle to preserve the scene and facilitate the removal and transport of the body. A tow truck later removed the vehicle from the parking lot once on-site processing was complete.
Who is investigating
The investigation is being conducted by Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Norfolk County State Police Detective Unit, with support from State Police Crime Scene Services. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office is involved in the investigation and has not released the identity of the deceased pending notification of next of kin.
Evidence collection and next steps
Crime scene personnel are processing the vehicle and surrounding area for physical evidence and documentation. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is scheduled to perform an autopsy to determine the victim’s official cause and manner of death. That autopsy was scheduled for Sunday following the discovery.
Public response and safety
Hospital visitors and members of the public in the area were briefly unsettled by the police presence. One hospital visitor reported concern for family members and expressed fear about the possibility of a suspect being at large. Authorities have not provided information about any suspect or motive and stated the investigation is ongoing with no further details available at this time.
How the public can help
Investigators ask anyone who was in the South Shore Hospital parking area around the time of the incident or anyone with information or footage that could assist the investigation to contact local law enforcement or the Norfolk County State Police Detective Unit. Information from witnesses, surveillance cameras, and dashcams can be important to ongoing inquiries.
What will happen next
Officials will wait for the autopsy results from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to provide an official cause and manner of death. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office will release the name of the deceased only after next-of-kin have been notified. Further details about the investigation, including any possible arrests or charges, will be released by authorities when available.
Background context
Unattended deaths and shootings that occur in public or semi-public locations typically prompt coordinated responses by local police, state police detective units, crime scene technicians, and medical examiners. Tents and controlled perimeters are commonly used to protect forensic evidence and provide privacy during the removal of a deceased person. Autopsies determine cause and manner of death and often inform whether criminal charges will follow.
Key facts at a glance
- Location: South Shore Hospital parking lot, Weymouth, Massachusetts
- Time reported: Just after 2 p.m.
- Discovery: Passerby found an unresponsive man in the backseat
- On-scene indicators: Visible bullet hole in windshield; yellow tent used
- Investigating agencies: Massachusetts State Police Norfolk County Detective Unit; State Police Crime Scene Services; Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office
- Next steps: Autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner; identity pending next-of-kin notification
- Status: Active investigation; no additional details currently released
FAQ
What was found at the scene?
An unresponsive person was found in the backseat of a car in the South Shore Hospital parking lot. A bullet hole was observed in the vehicle’s front windshield and a yellow tent was placed around the car for investigative purposes.
Who is handling the investigation?
The investigation is being handled by Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Norfolk County State Police Detective Unit, supported by State Police Crime Scene Services. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office is also involved.
Has the victim been identified?
The identity of the deceased has not been released. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office is withholding the name pending notification of next of kin.
Will there be an autopsy?
Yes. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is scheduled to perform an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.
What should people in the area do?
Residents and visitors should follow any instructions issued by law enforcement at the scene. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact local law enforcement or the Norfolk County State Police Detective Unit.
Useful information
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Location of incident | South Shore Hospital parking lot, Weymouth, Massachusetts |
| Time reported | Just after 2 p.m. on Sunday |
| Investigating agencies | Massachusetts State Police Norfolk County Detective Unit; State Police Crime Scene Services; Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office |
| Medical examiner | Office of the Chief Medical Examiner — autopsy scheduled to determine cause and manner of death |
| How to help | Contact local police or the Norfolk County State Police Detective Unit if you have relevant information or footage |
| Status | Active investigation; identity withheld pending next-of-kin notification |
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