Brockton man indicted in police shootout that hurt sleeping resident

A Brockton man accused of exchanging gunfire with city police officers during a high-speed chase has been indicted on 12 charges, escalating the case that prosecutors say endangered officers and nearby residents, including a 71-year-old who was struck by a stray bullet while sleeping in his home.

Jailson M. Andrade, 44, was arraigned Thursday, July 29 on two felony counts each of armed assault to murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, as well as several firearm related charges and traffic violations, court records show.

Andrade pleaded not guilty to the charges and was ordered held without bail…

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