Manhunt Underway in Canton for Armed Suspect Following Shooting Incident
Authorities in Canton are currently on the lookout for an armed suspect following a shooting incident that occurred near the Lamplighter Village apartment complex on Monday evening. The victim, a woman in her 20s, sustained serious injuries after being shot while seated in a vehicle. The suspect, described as a Black male in his late teens or early 20s, allegedly approached the victim's vehicle and opened fire with a handgun. The victim was waiting to meet someone at the time of the incident, and a passenger in the vehicle was unharmed. Residents in the vicinity are advised to remain indoors as law enforcement conducts a search for the suspect, who fled the scene following the shooting. Motorists are urged to avoid Turnpike Street/Washington Street (Massachusetts Route 138) due to the ongoing police presence in the area. Additional law enforcement agencies, including Stoughton, Randolph, and the Massachusetts State Police, are assisting in the search efforts. Stay updated on this developing story by downloading the Boston 25 News app and following their social media channels.