Chief Keith Boone reports that the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving a member of the Easton Police Department.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2023 the Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from an Ashland resident, requesting a well-being check for a family member residing on Spooner Street threatening to harm herself.
Upon arrival, Easton officers encountered a 56-year-old woman who was in possession of a weapon. In addition, Officers located other residents in the home and evacuated them from the house for their safety.
After requesting assistance from the Metro-Lec regional response team and setting up a perimeter, the woman approached the front entry way of the home still in possession of a weapon. An Easton Officer, fearing for their safety, fired a single shot at the woman.
The female remained inside of the home while negotiators made several attempts to speak with her by phone. Members of the regional response team entered the home and located the female deceased.
Per Easton Police Department policy, the officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
The matter remains under investigation by the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. State Police assigned to the office will lead the investigation.
The Easton Police Department will not be releasing any further information. All media inquiries should be directed to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.