State Trooper Shoots Man Who Points Gun At Him In Brockton: PD

BROCKTON, MA — State Police said they are investigating after a state trooper shot a Fall River man who pointed a gun at him. The incident was reported just before 9 a.m. after the confrontation at Colonel Bell Drive in Brockton.

According to police, the state trooper fired his gun after the suspect, Claude-Brown Madison, 25, formerly of Brockton, got in a confrontation with the officer and pointed a gun at him. Police said they are still investigating how exactly the confrontation started.

Brown-Madison suffered a gunshot wound to his lower body and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton after the state trooper gave him first aid. Police said Brown-Madison is recovering from non life-threatening injuries. The state trooper also underwent a medical evaluation.

Brown-Madison was charged with armed assault with intent to murder, assault by means of a dangerous weapon, committing a firearm violation while having a record that includes at least three prior violent or drug crimes, and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

In accordance with state law regarding police shootings, the state trooper was placed on five days administrative leave.

"The purpose of that leave is to provide any trooper who shoots a suspect time to focus on his or her personal wellness after a potentially traumatic incident," State Police said in a statement.

Brown-Madison will be arraigned once he's released from the hospital, but to avoid any conflicts of interest, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office has referred the case to the Essex County and Cape and Islands District Attorney's offices. The Cape and Islands office will investigate the shooting to determine whether the use of potentially lethal force was justified, while Essex County prosecutes Brown-Madison.