FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Two days after a fatal shooting on Interstate 95, the hunt for the gunman continues as authorities seek answers in the tragic incident that claimed the life of 37-year-old Justin Parker. The shooting occurred late Saturday night when a driver in a dark-colored sedan opened fire on Parker’s black Mercedes as it traveled southbound on I-95. The attack caused Parker’s vehicle to collide with a silver Lexus, which then veered off the road and into the woods. Parker was rushed to Sturdy Memorial Hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, the family inside the Lexus escaped with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.
Parker, described as a father residing in North Attleborough, leaves behind a daughter and a grieving community still reeling from the senseless act of violence. The motive behind the shooting remains a mystery, as investigators work tirelessly to piece together the events leading up to the fatal encounter. Authorities are urging anyone with dashcam or video footage of the I-95 corridor from Waltham to the Rhode Island line, as well as the Route 3/Interstate 93 corridor from Boston or Weymouth through Milton and Canton to I-95 south, to come forward and assist in the investigation.
In a press release, Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey expressed the urgent need for any potential eyewitnesses or individuals with video evidence to contact law enforcement. The plea comes as investigators hope to identify distinctive features on the assailant’s vehicle, which entered I-95 south around 9:20 PM on the night of the shooting. With the community in shock and mourning the loss of a beloved member, the search for the perpetrator continues, with law enforcement diligently working to bring them to justice.
The devastating incident has left a deep impact on those who knew Parker, prompting friends to express their shock and disbelief over the tragic turn of events. As the investigation progresses, authorities are hopeful that crucial information will emerge to lead to the apprehension of the individual responsible for the fatal shooting. In the wake of the ongoing search for the gunman, the community has come together to honor Parker’s memory and support his family during this incredibly difficult time.