Man wanted for Brockton murder found dead of apparent suicide

By: News Staff

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BROCKTON, MASS. — State Police Detectives have located the body of Matias Andrade, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office.

Officials say Andrade died of an apparent suicide.

A woman was found shot to death in Brockton Monday evening, which prompted an investigation by Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police.

Authorities say at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Brockton Police Department received a 911 call reporting a female found shot on Lexington Street.

Upon arrival, police and emergency personnel found the female victim, identified as 30-year-old Eugenia Gomes Monteiro, of Brockton, suffering from gunshot wounds. Gomes Monteiro was pronounced dead on scene.

Brockton Police contacted State Police Detectives and announced they were actively searching for a white Honda Civic driven by the victim’s boyfriend, identified as 38-year-old Matias Andrade, of Brockton.

Authorities say, police had located the white Honda Civic by 8:00 p.m., but were still actively pursuing Andrade.

The investigation is still on going.

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