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'The Love of My Life': Mass Father Of 3 Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Loving Dad 'The Love of My Life': Mass Father Of 3 Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Loving Dad
'The Love of My Life': Mass Father Of 3 Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Loving Dad A Massachusetts father of three who police say was shot and killed after confronting a man over graffiti was set to be married later this month. The man charged with attacking him is now facing a murder charge. Authorities said 26-year-old Snehal Srivastava fatally shot 56-year-old Kevin Doherty during an encounter at Jordan Pond on Aug. 28. Doherty, who had just walked his 6-year-old son to Coolidge Elementary School, called 911 just after 8:45 a.m. to report he was being attacked. Dispatchers then heard gunfire and Doherty’s last words: “He shot me,” according to authorities. Doherty’s fi…

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by Josh Lanier
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Connecticut Man Held Without Bail In Hadley New Year's Eve Shooting: DA Connecticut Man Held Without Bail In Hadley New Year's Eve Shooting: DA
Connecticut Man Held Without Bail In Hadley New Year's Eve Shooting: DA A 28-year-old Connecticut man accused of shooting a Hadley man on New Year's Eve will be held in jail until a court can decide if he poses a threat to the community if given bail, authorities said.  Marc Veturis, age 28, of Waterbury, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, Jan. 11, to charges of armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery by discharging a firearm, attempted kidnapping, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and unlawful possession of a loaded firearm, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  Officia…

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by Josh Lanier
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CT Man Nabbed For Violent Road-Rage Incident, Police Say CT Man Nabbed For Violent Road-Rage Incident, Police Say
CT Man Nabbed For Violent Road-Rage Incident, Police Say A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a road-rage incident in which he allegedly pulled a gun and hit the victim while threatening to kill them. The incident took place in West Hartford around 11:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 27. According to the West Hartford Police, the incident began in Simsbury where the suspect cut in front of the victim while driving aggressively, said Assistant Chief Lawrence Terra. The victim followed the suspect ultimately ending at 43 Lemay St., in West Hartford. The suspect, identified as Christopher Rung, then exited his vehi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Western Mass Man Accused Of 'Viciously' Stabbing Man In Unprovoked Attack Western Mass Man Accused Of 'Viciously' Stabbing Man In Unprovoked Attack
Western Mass Man Accused Of 'Viciously' Stabbing Man In Unprovoked Attack A Western Massachusetts man was arrested for allegedly repeatedly viciously stabbing another man in an alleged unprovoked attack.  The incident took place around 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 2, when the Holyoke Police Department responded to the area of Ivy Avenue and Dwight Street for the report of a stabbing. As officers arrived on the scene Holyoke Dispatch reported the suspect, later identified as Alfredo Rivera of Holyoke, had fled from the area, said Capt. Matt Moriarty. Officer Matthew Goulding and Officer John McCoy were first on the scene; they immediately found the victim, a 61-y…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Nabbed After Two Injured In Massachusetts Shooting Suspect Nabbed After Two Injured In Massachusetts Shooting
Suspect Nabbed After Two Injured In Massachusetts Shooting A Massachusetts man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of two men during a physical confrontation. The incident took place around 9:25 p.m., Saturday, April 10 when Worcester Police officers were dispatched to the area of John Street for a report of a ShotSpotter activation, said the Worcester Police Department. As officers approached, they were informed that there were several calls reporting a fight and shots fired.  As officers arrived on the scene, they were frantically flagged down and pointed to the area where they located a 34-year-old male shooting victim in a J…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Five Violent Fugitives Added To Most Wanted List By Massachusetts State Police Five Violent Fugitives Added To Most Wanted List By Massachusetts State Police
Five Violent Fugitives Added To Most Wanted List By Massachusetts State Police Five new violent fugitives who are on the run have been added to the Massachusetts State Police’s Most Wanted list. They are Alexander Keen Grant (statutory rape), Mario Garcia (murder), Marvin Veiga, Jr. (murder), Wesly Jordan Alcin (armed assault to murder, home invasion, weapons charge), and Jeffrey Cancel-Muniz (aggravated rape, kidnapping, strangulation). Grant allegedly provided alcohol to a minor in 2012 and committed sexual assault while his victim was intoxicated. He was arrested and charged with statutory rape of a child and indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over. Wh…

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by Zak Failla