Boston Blotter: Brockton Apartment Shootout Kills One

-- A man went on a daytime shooting spree in a Brockton apartment house this afternoon that killed one and left two in the hospital. The gunman fled the scene in his car after police responded to the shootings and engaged cops in a high-velocity shoot-out. The incident came to a close when the gunman's car collided with that of a passerby, ending the getaway and sending the suspect to the hospital. Despite close calls, no police were reported injured. [Herald]

-- The patron of a Springfield strip club died early this morning after sustaining a gunshot from behind. The victim had reportedly been in a scuffle with his killer. [Herald]

-- An Everett cop made quick work of an alleged bank robber, chasing him from the scene of the crime on foot and arresting him. [Globe]

-- Cops in East Boston thwarted an attempted nighttime burglary, according to police. [BPDNews]

-- A teenage knife enthusiast and Boston Latin student had his cache of blades confiscated by Boston police. [BPDNews]

All charges alleged until proven under law.