Watts robbed a CVS store at gunpoint then led police in a high-speed chase through Brockton, Whitman and East Bridgewater. Witnesses describe a lengthy gun battle with 30 or 40 rounds in multiple volleys, Watts firing a shotgun at officers from multiple agencies. The chase ended with Watts shot to death.
Victim's Name: Jeffrey Watts
Agency Responsible: Brockton Police Department, Massachusetts State Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Race: White
Date of Death: September 23, 2013
County: Barnstable
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban