Marshfield police are searching for a shooter after a woman was fatally wounded on Main Street Monday evening, according to the district attorney.DA Tim Cruz said the situation began around 5:53 p.m. when a woman called 911 to report that her "soon-to-be ex-husband" was chasing her in a motor vehicle. Cruz identified that man as Allen Warner, 47, of Rockland.When police responded to Main Street, which is also known as Route 3A, they found the woman with facial injuries. She was pronounced dead at South Shore Hospital, Cruz said. Officers from multiple departments flooded the area and were seen searching the area with their weapons drawn. For several hours, they closed Route 3A and searched through the dark woods. Police asked the public to avoid the area, writing on Twitter, "Stay inside and lock your doors.""This remains an active and ongoing homicide investigation," Cruz said. "State police are requesting the public's help in looking for Mr. Warner."Officials believe Warner is driving a gray 2013 Toyota Corolla with Massachusetts license plate 4FSZ80. Investigators believe Warner has left the immediate area, Cruz said. "He is believed to be armed and dangerous," Cruz said. "If anyone comes in contact with him, please call 911 immediately."Groups of students involved in after-school activities at Marshfield High School were all brought inside as a precaution after the shooting. The Duxbury High School volleyball team was also at the school. The students were eventually released to their parents or school buses under the protection of police officers.

Marshfield police are searching for a shooter after a woman was fatally wounded on Main Street Monday evening, according to the district attorney.

DA Tim Cruz said the situation began around 5:53 p.m. when a woman called 911 to report that her "soon-to-be ex-husband" was chasing her in a motor vehicle. Cruz identified that man as Allen Warner, 47, of Rockland.

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When police responded to Main Street, which is also known as Route 3A, they found the woman with facial injuries. She was pronounced dead at South Shore Hospital, Cruz said.

Officers from multiple departments flooded the area and were seen searching the area with their weapons drawn. For several hours, they closed Route 3A and searched through the dark woods.

The Patriot Ledger Police surround a gray car ditched near Main Street in Marshfield.

Police asked the public to avoid the area, writing on Twitter, "Stay inside and lock your doors."

"This remains an active and ongoing homicide investigation," Cruz said. "State police are requesting the public's help in looking for Mr. Warner."



Officials believe Warner is driving a gray 2013 Toyota Corolla with Massachusetts license plate 4FSZ80. Investigators believe Warner has left the immediate area, Cruz said.

"He is believed to be armed and dangerous," Cruz said. "If anyone comes in contact with him, please call 911 immediately."

Groups of students involved in after-school activities at Marshfield High School were all brought inside as a precaution after the shooting. The Duxbury High School volleyball team was also at the school. The students were eventually released to their parents or school buses under the protection of police officers.

