Two teens shot dead outside Brockton mall

Two teenagers were killed in a shooting outside the Westgate Mall in Brockton, Massachusetts, on Saturday night. The victims were identified as an 18-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy. The shooting happened around 7 p.m., according to Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz. Witnesses reported that a fight broke out between several teenagers at the mall. This fight began outside the Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park and then moved to the parking lot. No suspects were in custody by Sunday evening, and police did not share if they had identified any persons of interest. Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan expressed his concern about the violence, calling it a tragedy that such incidents happen to young people. He stated it is unacceptable in Brockton and showed confidence in the police investigation. The trampoline park was having its grand opening on the same day of the shooting. It was closed on Sunday while police continued their investigation. Local resident Renee Williams shared her sadness about the incident, highlighting the worry of violence disrupting community events.