UPDATE: Vermont State Police interviews St. Johnsbury PD captain in connection with ongoing investigation into Dec. 13 shooting.
Monday, Dec. 30, 2024: The Vermont State Police investigation into the shooting of St. Johnsbury Police Department Capt. Jason Gray remains open and active.
Evidence collected at the scene indicates Capt. Gray fired his duty weapon during the encounter at a Portland Street apartment Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in which he was shot and seriously injured by Scott Mason.
Following standard protocols for police-involved shootings, upon completion of the investigation VSP will turn over the case to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the relevant State’s Attorney’s Office for independent reviews of Capt. Gray’s use of force. The Caledonia County State’s Attorney’s Office, which is leading the prosecution of Mason, has recused itself from reviewing the officer-involved shooting; that review will be conducted by the Windham County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Detectives interviewed Capt. Gray on Monday, Dec. 30. He is fully cooperating with the investigation.
No additional information is currently available. The state police will continue to provide updates throughout the investigation.
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Monday, Dec. 30, 2024: The Vermont State Police investigation into the shooting of St. Johnsbury Police Department Capt. Jason Gray remains open and active.
Evidence collected at the scene indicates Capt. Gray fired his duty weapon during the encounter at a Portland Street apartment Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in which he was shot and seriously injured by Scott Mason.
Following standard protocols for police-involved shootings, upon completion of the investigation VSP will turn over the case to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the relevant State’s Attorney’s Office for independent reviews of Capt. Gray’s use of force. The Caledonia County State’s Attorney’s Office, which is leading the prosecution of Mason, has recused itself from reviewing the officer-involved shooting; that review will be conducted by the Windham County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Detectives interviewed Capt. Gray on Monday, Dec. 30. He is fully cooperating with the investigation.
No additional information is currently available. The state police will continue to provide updates throughout the investigation.
Vermont scanner feed (Facebook)
Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for his recovery. 🙏🏻