Death Investigation Underway After Neighbor Dispute in Middleborough

Death Investigation Underway After Neighbor Dispute in Middleborough — Officials Say No Public Threat

MIDDLEBOROUGH, MA (plimoth)— Authorities are investigating the death of a man following a reported neighbor dispute in , according to officials.

Police were called to a multi-family home on School Street Wednesday afternoon after a 911 call reported a dispute between neighbors. When officers arrived, they found a 68-year-old man unresponsive inside the residence.

The man was transported to in Taunton, where he was later pronounced dead.

The investigation is being led by the with assistance from the and local police.

Officials said the incident appears to be isolated and emphasized there is no threat to the public.

During the police response, another individual at the scene was taken into custody and charged with assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest. Authorities have not said whether any charges directly related to the man’s death will be filed.

The will determine the official cause and manner of death through an autopsy.

No names have been released, and investigators have not disclosed what led to the neighbor dispute.

Timeline of the incident

• Wednesday, about 4:30 p.m. – Police respond to a 911 call reporting a neighbor dispute at a School Street residence.
• Shortly after officers arrive – A 68-year-old man is found unresponsive inside the home.
• Later that afternoon – The man is taken to Morton Hospital and pronounced dead.
• During the response – Another person at the scene is arrested on charges of assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest.
• Later that evening – The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and Massachusetts State Police take over the death investigation.
• Ongoing – The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducts an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death.
• Public safety update – Authorities confirm there is no ongoing danger to the community.

For additional information or official updates, residents can contact the or the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.