Did Online Gaming Lead To Braintree Home Invasion? Police Investigating After 1 Injured

BRAINTREE, MA — Braintree police are investigating an armed home invasion that injured one person on Bickford Road. Police said it could be related to online gaming.

On Monday at about 7:40 p.m., Braintree Police responded to a report of an armed home invasion of a residence on Bickford Road.

Units arrived within minutes of the call and discovered two residents on the outside of the home, police said.

One person had minor facial injuries, and told police he was assaulted by three men who had entered his home. He stated that he answered a knock on the door and was immediately assaulted, police said.

Both the victim and the other occupant described one of the men as being armed with a pistol in his waistband. Police also noted that the suspects referred to the victim by name.

"The suspects were described as three 'tall' black males in their late teens or early twenties," police said.

The suspects spent a short time in the residence before speeding away in a black sedan, possibly a BMW, police said.

A motive for the crime is being investigated, however, it may be related to online gaming and other online activity, officials said.

"This appears to be a targeted crime and an isolated incident," police said.

"Anyone who recognizes the suspects or vehicle, or has captured this vehicle on video, please contact the Braintree Police Department."