BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher D. Delmonte reports that the Bridgewater Police Department is investigating following an incident that occurred at a local business this morning.
At approximately 9:50 a.m., the Bridgewater Police Department responded to a business on Scotland Boulevard for a report of a man in an office with a gun and a potential hostage situation.
Bridgewater Police officers arrived at the scene within one minute and established a perimeter. Bridgewater State University Police also responded to assist. Officers requested that a Crisis Negotiation Team and the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC) Special Response Team (SRT) respond to the scene.
A short time later the suspect surrendered the gun, which was determined to be a pellet gun, but refused to exit the building. Officers on scene were subsequently able to enter the building, establish communication with the suspect and subdue him. He was placed into custody without further incident at approximately 10:20 a.m.
The suspect, who is known to employees of the business, was identified as CARL LAWRENCE, AGE 53, OF BRIDGEWATER. He is known to police.
LAWRENCE was transported to an area hospital for treatment. There were no injuries to victims or officers.
The incident remains under investigation and LAWRENCE will face criminal charges.
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
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