Brockton

Man shot at Ocean State Job Lot in Brockton after dispute with employee

According to Brockton police, the man was shot after he allegedly pulled a knife during a dispute with an Ocean State employee.

A person was injured Sunday in a shooting at an Ocean State Job Lot store in Brockton, Massachusetts.

Brockton police responded to the store located at 105 Campanelli Industrial Drive around noon and found a man who had been shot.

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The victim was taken to a local hospital and is expected to be OK, police said.

According to police, the man was shot after he allegedly pulled a knife during a dispute with an Ocean State employee.

Investigators have identified the gunman, and police are searching for him at this time. His name has not been publicly released.

Ocean State Job Lot released a statement Sunday night saying, "The safety of our customers and associates continues to be our top priority as we work with the Brockton Police to investigate this incident."

The statement also said the Brockton store is closed at this time. A sign posted on the store's door Sunday said it was closed but would reopen at 8 a.m. Monday.

Police have not released any more details about the shooting but said it does not appear there is any danger to the public.

An investigation is active and ongoing.

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