Have you seen this man? Vermont police looking for suspect in police shooting

Vermont State Police alerted officials across New England about a suspect they believe was involved in the shooting of a St. Johnsbury police officer Friday night.

The public has been told to be on the watch for Scott Mason, 38, of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, who police believe could be potentially armed and dangerous.

Mason is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes, according to a Vermont State Police statement.

At about 4:30 p.m. Friday, a St. Johnsbury police officer responded to what was reported as a domestic violence incident at Mason’s apartment at 261 Portland St. The unnamed police officer was shot at least once when he arrived and wounded, police said.

The officer was flown by helicopter to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire for treatment. His condition was stable as of Friday night and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, state police said.

Mason is also wanted on an arrest warrant for failure to appear on 26 counts of forgery that are not connected with the shooting, police said. The warrant is extraditable through New England and New York and carries a $5,000 bail.

Vermont State Police encouraged the public to “be aware of their surroundings” and be sure to lock their doors and vehicles.

The investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone sees Mason or knows where he is, they should call the Vermont State Police barracks in St. Johnsbury at 802-748-3111. Submit anonymous tips by texting keyword VTIPS to 274637 (CRIMES), calling 844-84-VTIPS or visiting https://vtips.us.