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Brockton Teen Killed Near BAT Bus Terminal as 18-Year-Old Faces Arraignment

Prosecutors say an 18-year-old suspect is in custody following a swift police response.

Overview

  • A 17-year-old was shot near the Brockton Area Transit bus terminal, following Tuesday night’s ShotSpotter alert that drew officers to Commercial Street.
  • Police found evidence of multiple rounds and took the teen to a hospital, where the district attorney confirmed Wednesday that he died.
  • Officers detained 18-year-old Tyree St. Cloud near Middle Street soon after the shooting, and he is scheduled to be arraigned in Brockton District Court.
  • Brockton Police and the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office are leading the active investigation, and officials say there is no ongoing public threat.
  • ShotSpotter, a sensor network that detects gunfire and alerts police, helped direct a rapid response that led officers to the scene and a suspect.