12/15/2024
Wishing Capt Gray a speedy recovery and healing thoughts to his family and friends. Thank you to all law enforcement involved for a quick response.
NEWS RELEASE: Vermont State Police arrests suspect in shooting of St. Johnsbury police officer
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vermont (Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024) — The Vermont State Police arrested shooting suspect Scott Mason, 38, of St. Johnsbury early Sunday morning, Dec. 15, 2024.
Police took Mason into custody at about 2 a.m. after locating him inside a residence at 251 Portland St., the house next door to the location where St. Johnsbury Police Department Capt. Jason Gray was shot and seriously wounded Friday afternoon.
Shortly after midnight, the state police obtained a search warrant for 251 Portland St. and converged on the residence. The response involved members of the Vermont State Police Field Force and Criminal divisions, the Tactical Services Unit, K-9 Unit, Narcotics Investigation Unit, and the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program. Assisting agencies included the St. Johnsbury Police Department, the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement & Safety Division, the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department, and CALEX Ambulance Service.
Mason was brought to the state police barracks in St. Johnsbury for processing, after which he will be transported to jail on an arrest warrant on charges of attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault on a law-enforcement officer resulting in serious bodily injury. He is also facing other unrelated charges.
The Vermont State Police thanks all assisting police and first-response agencies, municipal officials in St. Johnsbury, and members of the public for their support, patience and tips during this investigation.
No additional details are available at this time. VSP will provide further information when possible.