On a Friday afternoon, September 22, 2023, the life of 15-year-old Jason Benson Green, a Black / African American male, was tragically cut short in Brockton, Massachusetts. The incident occurred around 3:23 p.m. at a residence on Lynn Road, just a few doors down from his own home. Brockton police responded to a 911 call reporting a person shot in the chest and found Jason with a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts by the police and paramedics, he was transported to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, where he was pronounced dead.
Jason was remembered by his family as a vibrant and loving young man. His mother, Pemi Benson, described him as the "funniest kid in the room" who had a passion for dancing, making jokes, music, rapping, and drawing. He was a sophomore at Brockton High School, known for being a class clown who still diligently completed his schoolwork. He shared a strong bond with his younger brother and his cousin, Kamari Green, with whom he often played basketball. His godmother, Monique Paul, shared the painful irony that Jason's mother had moved their family from Boston to Brockton seeking a safer environment for her son.
The investigation into the fatal shooting is being conducted by the Brockton Police Department and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office. In connection with the shooting, a 17-year-old male, who was identified as a friend of Jason's, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm. Jason's mother expressed her shock and disbelief, stating that the person who shot her son was someone he considered a friend.
As the investigation continues, it remains unclear whether the shooting was intentional or accidental. The community has been left to mourn the loss of a young life full of promise. Family and friends remember Jason as the life of the party, with an angelic smile and a sense of humor that could make anyone laugh. In the wake of this tragedy, his family has sought support through a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses.
