Overview
- Officers found a car struck by multiple bullets that had crashed into a fire hydrant, causing major flooding at the scene and damage to nearby homes.
- Three people were taken to hospitals, including two confirmed gunshot victims: a 16-year-old and a 19-year-old; a third person was also treated for injuries from the crash.
- A 16-year-old who was injured in the crash was arrested on an existing active warrant tied to a January 16, 2025, Taunton shooting; no new charges tied to this overnight incident have been announced.
- Police are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses as they work to establish the sequence of events and identify other possible suspects or victims.
- The incident highlights ongoing concerns about youth involvement in violent crime and will prompt follow-up from law enforcement as they assess community damage and public safety needs.