STOUGHTON, Mass.— A 32-year-old man was shot and killed by police early Saturday morning after he allegedly attempted to use an SUV to strike multiple pedestrians outside a Stoughton bar.
According to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, the incident began at approximately 12:33 a.m. on October 10, 2026. The Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a man, possibly armed, outside a business located at 37 Monk Street.
Investigators stated that the suspect, identified as Salaheddine Yagoub of no known address, got into a black Mazda CX-5 and drove it in a manner that attempted to strike pedestrians in the immediate area.
When local police arrived at the scene, they encountered Yagoub, resulting in an officer-involved shooting.Responding officers immediately rendered first aid before Yagoub was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Ongoing Investigation
- Jurisdiction:The active criminal investigation is being handled by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.
- Public Safety:Authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the general public.
Further details regarding the sequence of events and the subsequent investigation are expected to be released as the inquiry progresses.
