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Brockton construction workers killed; fatal shooting on Lenox Street: 5 top stories

Brockton construction workers killed; fatal shooting on Lenox Street: 5 top stories

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BROCKTON — Three construction workers — including two from Brockton — were struck and killed March 28 while repairing damaged guardrails on I-91 North in West Springfield, according to the Hampden County District Attorney's Office.
Brockton gathered at the War Memorial to honor the 18 Brocktonians who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. "This is something that's long overdue for the city of Brockton," said Dennis Hursey. "It should have been done 30 years ago."
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Three construction workers — including two from Brockton — were struck and killed Friday, March 28, while repairing damaged guardrails on I-91 North in West Springfield, according to the Hampden County District Attorney's Office. The driver, who fled the scene of the crash on foot, is now facing three counts of manslaughter and one count of leaving the scene of personal injury and death, according to the DA's office.
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A 20-year-old from Brockton was identified as the victim of an overnight shooting Friday, March 28, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney's office. Syncere Lindsay, 20, of Brockton, was reportedly found suffering from a gunshot wound lying face down on a sidewalk outside 88 Lenox St. in Brockton shortly after 3:30 a.m., according to officials.
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On Saturday, March 29, Brockton gathered at the War Memorial to honor Marine Cpl. Staniszewski and 17 other Brocktonians who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. "This is something that's long overdue for the city of Brockton," said Dennis Hursey. "It should have been done 30 years ago." Hursey, a 1965 graduate of Brockton High, lost six classmates. The Brockton teacher and coach went to the mayor's office with the idea for a remembrance ceremony. Mayor Robert F. Sullivan said yes.
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A Whitman man won a $200 a week for life prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery's new '$200 a Week for Life" instant ticket game, the lottery announced in a written statement on March 31. The $2 instant ticket game went on sale on Feb. 18.
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An unidentified man was killed in a car fire on a roadway in Hanson shortly before 3 a.m. Monday, March 31, according to local and state officials. Hanson officials found the adult male on Union Street inside a 2012 Chevrolet Impala with the engine compartment engulfed in flames, officials said. Hanson firefighters extricated the victim, who was the sole occupant in the burning vehicle, and provided immediate medical assistance. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead, officials said.
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Staff writer Kathy Bossa can be reached by email at kbossa@enterprisenews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Enterprise today.
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