DEDHAM, MA — A late-night shooting in the parking lot of BJ’s Wholesale Club on Providence Highway has left 20-year-old Jaylani Cole of Brockton dead, sending shock and grief through communities in both Dedham and Brockton.
The deadly incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday night. According to Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey, Dedham police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the area. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Cole suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders quickly rendered aid and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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At this time, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active. Authorities are working to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. Surveillance footage from surrounding businesses is being reviewed, and law enforcement officials are urging anyone with relevant information to step forward.
Jaylani Cole is being remembered by friends and family as a kind-hearted and ambitious young man whose life was tragically cut short. Community members in Brockton are organizing vigils to honor his memory and call for accountability in his death.
The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office is leading the investigation alongside the Dedham Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit. Officials have not yet confirmed whether Cole was specifically targeted or if the incident was part of a broader dispute.
The shooting has once again drawn attention to the rise in gun violence impacting communities across Massachusetts. Authorities are emphasizing the critical role public cooperation plays in helping bring justice and preventing future tragedies.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact Dedham Police or the Norfolk County DA’s tip line.