Man Shot, Bullet-Riddled SUV Found Outside Brockton Hospital: PD

BROCKTON, MA — A bullet-riddled SUV was found abandoned in the Brockton Hospital parking lot Thursday morning after a man was dropped off with gunshot wounds, according to police. At 1:38 a.m., police were called to West Chesnut Street after reports of nearby gunfire.

Police said officers didn't find evidence of a shooting there, but did find 25 shell casing close by on Fulton Street and a Volkswagen on Tremont Street that had its windshield shattered by bullets.

Police later learned a 21-year-old man was brought to Brockton Hospital after suffering gunshot wounds. Hospital security told police they saw a Dodge Durango leave the area after the man was dropped off in the emergency room. Police said they found the bullet-riddled SUV in the parking lot and confiscated it to review evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to call Brockton police at 508-941-0234. To leave an anonymous tip, text the word "BROCKTON" to 274637.