Mother Looking For Answers After Son Fatally Shot In Stoughton

STOUGHTON, MA — A heartbroken Randolph mother is looking for answers after her 17-year-old son was shot and killed outside a Stoughton condominium complex Tuesday afternoon.

Police said they are looking for two suspects in connection to the death of Christian Vines. His mother, Annette Vines, said she's in shock following her son's death.

"I loved my son I mean he was going to graduate on Aug. 8 from Avon High School," Annette Vines told reporters. "I'm just in shock, in total shock. I just can’t believe he’s gone."

Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said police were called to the Walnut Park complex on Jones Terrace around 3 p.m. When officers arrived, residents directed them to a silver Honda in the parking lot, where police found Christian Vines suffering from gunshot wounds.

Stoughton police said Christian Vines was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Stoughton police Chief Donna McNamara said the teen was likely targeted in the shooting.

"We do not think this was a random act, McNamara said.

Morrissey said witnesses saw two people run away after the shooting behind the apartment building. Massachusetts State Police and a K-9 unit were called to the area to assist local officers in searching for potential suspects.

Annette Vines pleaded for anyone with information to come forward.

"That's my baby," she said. "If you know something, please say something."