Robbery Suspect Opens Fire On Mass. Officers

A suspect who fired at pursuing Massachusetts officers on Monday afternoon is now in grave condition and an officer is expected to fully recover because his body armor stopped a round.

Screenshot via NECN.Screenshot via NECN.A suspect who fired at pursuing Massachusetts officers on Monday afternoon is now in grave condition and an officer is expected to fully recover because his body armor stopped a round.

The firefight occurred in Brockton following the robbery attempt at a CVS pharmacy, reports MyFoxBoston. Video from the scene shows a black pickup truck surrounded by crime scene tape. The pursuit ended at 12:30 p.m. in the area of Thatcher Street, reports NECN.

Officers with the Brockton Police Department and Massachusetts State Police were involved in the chase. The suspect reportedly fired a shotgun at an officer, who was wounded by the blast.

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