State Police Still Looking for Person who Shot at Cruiser on Route 140

State police are now asking for the public’s help with finding a man who allegedly shot a gun at a police cruiser in Mansfield.

On July 23 at about 2 a.m., a marked state police cruiser was on patrol in the vicinity of Forbes Boulevard and Route 140 when a trooper heard a loud noise that came from behind his cruiser as he was approaching a traffic signal. He additionally saw a large amount of white smoke in the area of where he heard this noise, just several feet from his cruiser.

The trooper reversed direction and observed a white male wearing light colored clothing in the wood line. The man ran into the woods, heading in the direction of the Super Stop and Shop on Route 106.

A search of the area where this man was positioned resulted in the discovery of a Thompson Triumph .50 caliber muzzleloader with a 28” Weather Shield coated barrel, a Redhead brand backpack and hunting cap. These items are believed to have been left by the man who fled into the woods.

An extensive search of the immediate area for the suspect was conducted by State police, Mansfield police, and Foxboro police with negative results.

Police are continuing to investigate leads in the case. Anyone has any information related to this incident is asked to contact the State Police at 508-961-1928.

Photo Credit: Massachusetts State Police