Man dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound after Attleboro crash
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after a heavy police presence was seen in an Attleboro neighborhood. Police said they responded to a crash in the area of 416 Lindsey Street around 11:15 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, a nearby resident and an officer heard a gunshot from inside the vehicle. The officer took cover and the resident ran into their home. A perimeter was quickly set up and a SWAT team approached the vehicle, where they found a 60-year-old New Hampshire man who had taken his life. Police also posted on social media telling residents to stay indoors, then later said the incident was "de-escalated." "The deceased male’s wife reported to New Hampshire law enforcement that he had apparently taken a firearm from his home and drove off yesterday afternoon," police said. "He is believed to have been experiencing a mental health crisis." It's unknown how or why he came to Attleboro. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the free WPRI 12+ TV app.
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