Man Injured in Brockton Shooting

UPDATE: Brockton Police have updated their statement to reflect that the shooting actually took place on Fuller Street.

BROCKTON — Brockton police confirmed the department is investigating a shooting in which a male victim was injured that took place near a city playground on Friday.

Director of Communications for Brockton Police Darren Duarte said the man's injury is non-life-threatening.

He said that the shooting took place shortly before 1 p.m. near West Harvard Street and Marciano Way.

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The two streets intersect right near the James Edgar Playground parking lot.

No further details were disclosed.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story and will be updated as soon as more information becomes available.

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