At least four people were shot in Brockton, Massachusetts, late Friday night as crowds celebrated the World Cup. The Brockton Police Department reported receiving multiple calls of gunfire shortly before midnight near the intersection of Main Street and Park Street, where they found four individuals with gunshot wounds. All were transported to the hospital, though their conditions were not immediately disclosed. No arrests have been made.
The incident occurred as local residents, many of Cape Verdean descent, gathered to celebrate their national team's advancement in the tournament after a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Norway and France played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the same evening. Authorities have not yet identified any suspects or motives behind the shooting.