The man who was transported to an area hospital after a fire Wednesday afternoon has succumbed to his injuries, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey announced today.
At approximately 5:45 p.m., the Stoughton Police Department and Stoughton Fire Department responded to 1399 Central Street in Stoughton after receiving a 911 hang up call. Upon arrival, firefighters entered the residence, worked to extinguish the fire and located an unresponsive man. He was immediately transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
The deceased is Gerald Green, 31, who resided at that address.
His cause and manner of death will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Gerald Green. We extend our deepest sympathies for their loss,” District Attorney Morrissey said.
The incident remains under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office, the state Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Stoughton Police and Fire departments.
