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CEO Murder: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione, Could Be Extradited To NY In Days CEO Murder: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione, Could Be Extradited To NY In Days
CEO Murder: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione, Could Be Extradited To NY In Days Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Mangione is charged with one count of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and two counts of second-degree murder. Mangione, a 26-year-old Maryland native, had fled New York City after the high-profile targeted assassination outside the New York Hilton in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 4.  UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. UnitedHealthcare After a days-long manhunt, Mangione was apprehended at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsy…
New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan
New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New images released by authorities show the suspect in the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan fleeing the crime scene in the back of a taxi cab. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: 26-Year-Old Being Held In Pennsylvania In Connection To Manhattan Case The NYPD released the latest images early Sunday morning, Dec. 8.  "The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public's help," the NYPD said in a statement accompanying the release of the new i…
Mass Man Kills Himself On Interstate After Fatal Daytime Shooting In Worcester: Police Mass Man Kills Himself On Interstate After Fatal Daytime Shooting In Worcester: Police
Mass Man Kills Himself On Interstate After Fatal Daytime Shooting In Worcester: Police Massachusetts police are attempting to unravel the chaotic case of a man who is believed to have shot and killed someone in Worcester before he walked onto I-190, pointed his gun at terrified drivers, and then killed himself when officers had him cornered, authorities said.  It began around 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, when Worcester police were called to a home on Heroult Road to reports of a gunshot victim. They found a man bleeding from a serious wound.  Police gave him medical aid until paramedics arrived and rushed him to an area hospital, where doctors pronounced him…
60 Bullets: Cambridge, Medford, Somerville Suffering Through Summer Of Shootings 60 Bullets: Cambridge, Medford, Somerville Suffering Through Summer Of Shootings
60 Bullets: Cambridge, Medford, Somerville Suffering Through Summer Of Shootings Middlesex County authorities said they have seen six shootings over the past month, with as many as 60 shots being fired, damaging homes and cars and seriously injuring one person.  “Every time a gun is illegally fired in our neighborhoods, it creates the risk of death or serious injury for innocent people," said Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. "In these cases, officers recovered 60 shell casings resulting from the 60 shots fired in congested areas, this type of chaos creating violence simply cannot go unaddressed. I have assigned multiple prosecutors to work with our police pa…
Former Fire Chief Shot Dead At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Family Says Former Fire Chief Shot Dead At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Family Says
Former Fire Chief Shot Dead At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Family Says A former fire chief has been identified as the member of the audience shot dead during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13.  Former Buffalo Township Fire Chief, Corey Comperatore, 50 of Sarver, PA, has been identified on social media by his family as the man killed by a bullet aimed at former president Donald Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks. His community has been mourning its sudden loss on Facebook: Sending our condolences to his family, friends and Buffalo Township VFD. Sending our thoughts and prayers for all those impacted by yesterday’s terrible shooting at the Butl…
Teen Found Killed Inside Lowell Apartment ID'd Teen Found Killed Inside Lowell Apartment ID'd
A Family Member Found Ahliana Dickey Suffering Bullet Wounds Authorities have identified the 15-year-old girl who was found shot multiple times inside an apartment in Lowell.  Ahliana Dickey was shot and killed on Friday, June 14, by a family member, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Lowell police received a 911 call just after 6 p.m. after the girl was found inside a Lawrence Street apartment with multiple traumatic injuries to her body, authorities said. Investigators found multiple shell casings near her body. The family told Boston25 that Ahliana was supposed to graduate from eighth grade on Friday but died before th…
Police ID Man Wanted In Fatal Shooting Of Worcester Man; Fundraiser For Victim Nears Goal Police ID Man Wanted In Fatal Shooting Of Worcester Man; Fundraiser For Victim Nears Goal
Police ID Man Wanted In Fatal Shooting Of Worcester Man; Fundraiser For Victim Nears Goal Worcester police have released a wanted poster for the man investigators say fatally shot and killed 24-year-old Bob Nuah last month.  Lino Menjivar, 30, of Worcester, is wanted in connection with the deadly shooting on April 13 on Allendale Street, Worcester police said. He faces charges of armed assault to murder, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded gun, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling. Police say Menjivar should be considered armed and dangerous. His last known location was Virginia, but it's unclear if he's returned to the Worcester …
Lowell Murder-Suicide Victims ID'd As Husband, Wife, Child Lowell Murder-Suicide Victims ID'd As Husband, Wife, Child
Steven Johns Killed His Wife, Kaydion Dawson, And Daughter Police have identified the man who police say killed his wife and their child before turning the gun on himself last week.  Steven Johns, 52, is accused of killing his wife Kaydion Dawson, 45, and their 7-year-old daughter at their home and calling people before killing himself before officers arrived, the Middlesex District Attorney said Friday, May 3.  Officers were called to the Warren Street apartment on Sunday, April 27, just after 6:30 p.m. The caller said he had just killed his wife and child and had several guns in the home.  When police arrived they found all three …
Gun Fired Inside Western Mass High School; Person Attacked: Police (BREAKING) Gun Fired Inside Western Mass High School; Person Attacked: Police (BREAKING)
Gun Fired Inside Western Mass High School; Person Attacked: Police (Breaking) Someone fired a gun inside a hallway at the High School of Science and Technology in Springfield on Monday afternoon, March 11, leading to a massive police presence at the school, authorities said. The shot was fired around 2:10 p.m. at the 1250 State Street school. The bullet flew down a hallway and busted out a window, but no one was injured, Springfield police said.  Officers said a student opened a security door to allow the two assailants into the school. They attacked a student and fired the gun during the fight.  One of the attackers was caught but a second was able t…
Cold Case: Man, 27, Fatally Shot Young Mother After 2015 Everett Concert, DA Says Cold Case: Man, 27, Fatally Shot Young Mother After 2015 Everett Concert, DA Says
Henry Del-Rio Charged In 2015 Killing Of Ashlee Berryman A 27-year-old man has been charged with the 2015 fatal shooting of a 21-year-old woman outside of a nightclub in Everett, authorities announced on Friday, Jan. 12.  Henry “J.R.” Del-Rio is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous Weapon (firearm), attempted assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (firearm), possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and carrying a firearm subsequent offense, the Middlesex District Attorney said.  Del-Rio is accused of shooting Ashlee Berryman, the mother of a then 3-year-old boy, outside Braza Grille nightclub in …
2 Teens Gunned Down In 2 Shootings Over 24 Hours In Lynn 2 Teens Gunned Down In 2 Shootings Over 24 Hours In Lynn
2 Teens Gunned Down In 2 Shootings Over 24 Hours In Lynn Two teens are dead by gunshots following two separate shootings in Lynn less than a day apart, authorities said.  Three people were rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital with serious injuries after a shooting at a Pizza Hut on State Street on Tuesday night, Dec. 26. That shooting happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. and the trio appear to be in stable condition as of Thursday, Dec. 28, Lynn police said. Related: 3 People Shot At Pizza Hut Parking Lot In Lynn A 16-year-old and 19-year-old were taken to North Shore Medical Center following a separate shooting at an A.L. Prime Ene…
Boston Man Admits To Multiple Shootings In Cambridge, Somerville: DA Boston Man Admits To Multiple Shootings In Cambridge, Somerville: DA
Lennox Pierre-Louis Cops To Cambridge, Somerville Shootings A Boston man who admitted to multiple shootings in Cambridge and Somerville in 2021 and 2022 was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 20, to eight and a half years in prison, authorities said. Lennox Pierre-Louis, 22, pleaded guilty to the shootings that began in 2021 in Somerville and two others in Cambridge, the Middlesex District Attorney said. A judge sentenced him to two five to six-year terms to be served concurrently. A two-and-a-half-year prison sentence was added for the second Cambridge barrage.  Police arrested Pierre-Louis on June 18, 2022, after he fired several rounds at a m…
2 Bodies Found By Worker On Dirt Road In Millis ID’d 2 Bodies Found By Worker On Dirt Road In Millis ID’d
2 Bodies Found By Worker On Dirt Road In Millis ID’d A Millis town worker found the bodies of two people while working on a remote dirt road off of Route 115 near the intersection of Route 27. Michael Fischella, 32, and Tanaia Wilkinson, 25, who both lived at 67 Curve St. in Millis, were found shot near their car on Sunday morning, Dec. 17, the Norfolk District Attorney said. Police found a gun under the man’s body. Both Fischella and Wilkinson were “well known to each other,” according to authorities. "We are still very early in this investigation and there is much to be done, but we do not yet have evidence of third-party involvement," N…
'Bright Light' To All: Lynn Man Killed In Allston Remembered As Loving Dad, Friend 'Bright Light' To All: Lynn Man Killed In Allston Remembered As Loving Dad, Friend
'Bright Light' To All: Lynn Man Killed In Allston Remembered As Loving Dad, Friend The family of a 32-year-old father of one has raised nearly $16,000 after he was gunned down in an Allston parking lot last week in a shooting that left another person injured.  Marcos Alfonso Sosa, of Lynn, was shot dead across from 12 Glenville Ave., behind 161 Harvard Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 25, according to Boston police. Officers responded to a report of two people shot near 85 E. Newton St. in the city’s South End shortly before 2:30 a.m. and found Sosa and the other man with gunshot wounds, police said. Sosa died at the scene, while the other man’s injuries were non-life-threat…
(Updated) Accused Worcester State Shooter Busted In New York: Police (Updated) Accused Worcester State Shooter Busted In New York: Police
(Updated) Accused Worcester State Shooter Busted In New York: Police Update: Kevin Rodriguez, 18, who is accused of a shooting at Worcester State University that killed one and injured another, will soon return to Massachusetts to face charges, authorities said Friday, Nov. 3.  Rodriguez was captured in New York on Thursday and signed a waiver of extradition, meaning he will not fight Bay State officials in bringing him back.   Original: The 18-year-old man police say pulled the trigger and shot two people at Worcester State University on Saturday, Oct. 28, has been arrested in New York City, police announced Thursday.  Kevin Rodriquez, of Lawrence, is cha…
Salem State Student Killed In Halloween Night Shooting Near Campus: DA Salem State Student Killed In Halloween Night Shooting Near Campus: DA
Salem State Student Killed In Halloween Night Shooting Near Campus: DA An 18-year-old Salem State University student was shot and killed in a car near the Essex County college Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, authorities said.  Police received a 911 call just before 1:30 a.m. about a shooting near 22 Forest Avenue. When they arrived, officers found Carl-Hens Beliard bleeding from a bullet wound, the Essex County District Attorney said.  Related: Teen Busted In Fatal Shooting Of Salem State Basketball Player: DA Paramedics rushed Beliard to the hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. An initial investigation suggests this was not a random act, …
Maine Mass Shooting Manhunt Ends After Suspect Found Dead: 'Threat To Public Is Over' Maine Mass Shooting Manhunt Ends After Suspect Found Dead: 'Threat To Public Is Over'
Maine Mass Shooting Manhunt Ends After Suspect Found Dead: 'Threat To Public Is Over' An urgent manhunt that began after 18 people were killed and 14 injured in a mass shooting at two locations in Lewiston, Maine, ended overnight with the discovery of the 40-year-old suspect's body.  Robert Card was found dead in Lisbon, Maine, about a mile from where a white Subaru Outback he was believed to be driving was located at a boat launch. Lisbon is located about 7 miles southeast of Lewiston. Card died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a box trailer in an overflow parking lot at the Maine Recycling Corporation, which is where he once worked, according to authoriti…
Teen Added To State's Most Wanted List Over Brockton Murder Allegation: Police Teen Added To State's Most Wanted List Over Brockton Murder Allegation: Police
Teen Added To State's Most Wanted List Over Brockton Murder Allegation: Police A 17-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting a man in the head earlier this year has been added to the Massachusetts Most Wanted list. He may still have the gun used in the killing, police said, so he should be considered armed and dangerous.  Kahmari T. Price is wanted on a charge of murder stemming from a February 26 shooting in Brockton, state police said.  Brockton police received several 911 calls about a shooting on North Main Street that day. When officers arrived, they found 33-year-old Mark Boyd bleeding from a bullet wound to the head, authorities said.  The follo…
(Update) Teen Woman Shot To Death ID'd By Authorities In Lawrence (Update) Teen Woman Shot To Death ID'd By Authorities In Lawrence
(Update) Teen Woman Shot To Death ID'd By Authorities In Lawrence Update: The family of Angie Aristy has created a GoFundMe for the 19-year-old woman after she was shot and killed in the Prospect Hill area of Lawrence.  Hi, my name is Luzyann. I’m raising money for this tragedy that my sister in law went through. She loved , she was strong , she preached , and she made others laugh. Most importantly, she cared about others first. As you all may know , Angie Aristy passed away September 6, 2023 , article is out. If there’s any questions please message me. Raising money for Angie’s Family , anything helps. Thank you all , god bless you all &am…
(Update) Man Dies From Wounds After Lynn House Party Attack; 3rd Death In Weekend (Update) Man Dies From Wounds After Lynn House Party Attack; 3rd Death In Weekend
(Update) Man Dies From Wounds After Lynn House Party Attack; 3rd Death In Weekend Update: The family of a 21-year-old who was shot while at a Lynn house party early Saturday morning, Sept. 2, has started a GoFundMe in his name.  Jandriel Heredia was called the heart of the family and their angel. He died on Sunday after succumbing to his wounds from the previous night's shooting.  The boy with the biggest heart and biggest smile, snatched from us in an instant and so senselessly. He did not deserve this, no one did. We are incredibly heartbroken, we are holding tight to his mother Iverca Cuevas and praying she finds strength to go on after losing her only son. …
(UPDATE) 7 Shot In Lynn: 1 Dead, 2 Critical In Attack At House Party, Police Say (UPDATE) 7 Shot In Lynn: 1 Dead, 2 Critical In Attack At House Party, Police Say
(Update) 7 Shot In Lynn: 1 Dead, 2 Critical In Attack At House Party, Police Say Update: The brother of Abraham Diaz, the man reportedly killed in the Lynn mass shooting early Saturday morning, Sept. 2, has created a GoFundMe.  Brian Diaz posted about the fundraiser on social media, as people wrote memorials to the 25-year-old.  Hi my name is Brian Diaz I tragically lost my ONLY little bother Abraham Diaz to gun violence. As many of you know my brother was a great young man that would help anyone in need and at this very sad time he needs everyone show him and love and keep his name alive all donations will be greatly appreciated. Original: A mass shooting at an Essex …
Boy Shot In Lowell, Air Lifted To Hospital, Police Investigate Boy Shot In Lowell, Air Lifted To Hospital, Police Investigate
Boy Shot In Lowell, Air Lifted To Hospital, Police Investigate An overnight shooting led to injuries for a boy in Middlesex County, officials said.  Gunshots were reported in the area of Jewett Street and Hampshire Place in Lowell shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, according to the Lowell Police Department. One juvenile boy was shot.  Police provided medical aid to the boy who was taken to a local hospital via an ambulance. He was then air-lifted to a Boston area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.  No arrests have yet been made. Police believe the shooting to be an isolated incident.  This incident is under i…
Murder Conviction: Gold Chain Helps Land 'Career Criminal' In Prison For Life: DA Murder Conviction: Gold Chain Helps Land 'Career Criminal' In Prison For Life: DA
Murder Conviction: Gold Chain Helps Land 'Career Criminal' In Prison For Life: DA A 34-year-old Middlesex County man convicted this summer of gunning down a man in a parking lot in 2017 was given a life sentence this week, authorities said.  Tony Dyshaun Harris, of Everett, was found guilty of murder, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without a license, and carrying a loaded firearm without a license on June 6, the Middlesex District Attorney said on Thursday, Aug. 17. A judge found him guilty of being a career armed criminal in July because of his previous conviction for a violent assault.  Harris shot and killed 20-year-old&n…
Girl, 10, Shot In Springfield Murder-Suicide Has Died, Her Mother Says Girl, 10, Shot In Springfield Murder-Suicide Has Died, Her Mother Says
Girl, 10, Shot In Springfield Murder-Suicide Has Died, Her Mother Says The mother of a 10-year-old girl who was shot in Springfield earlier this week in a murder-suicide has died in the hospital, her mother announced on Facebook.  Aubrianna Lynn was shot on Monday, Aug. 14, along with her 12-year-old sister and grandmother, Kim Fairbanks, at their home at 174 Berkshire Ave., Springfield police said. Their upstairs neighbor Victor Nieves, who knew the family well, pulled the trigger before killing himself, police said.   Stephanie Croteau, the girl's mother, posted on Facebook that the 10-year-old was in heaven dancing with her grandmother, who was also killed…
Man Guilty Of Killing Innocent Woman Outside Lowell Apartment In 2020: DA Man Guilty Of Killing Innocent Woman Outside Lowell Apartment In 2020: DA
Man Guilty Of Killing Innocent Woman Outside Lowell Apartment In 2020: DA A 23-year-old man accused of killing a woman who wanted to buy a used car from him was found guilty this week of her slaying, authorities said.  Xavier DeJesus, of Lowell, was convicted earlier this week of second-degree murder and four firearm charges, including carrying a firearm without a license, possessing ammunition without an FID card, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Deija Mendez, 23, of Boston, went to Lowell on June 23, 2020, to buy a used BMW from De…
New Update: Masked Invaders Attack Brookline Resident Inside Multi-Million Dollar Home New Update: Masked Invaders Attack Brookline Resident Inside Multi-Million Dollar Home
New Update: Masked Invaders Attack Brookline Resident Inside Multi-Million Dollar Home An attack on a sleeping 61-year-old man inside a seven-bedroom Norfolk County home was likely not random, police say.  A pair of masked attackers burst into a house at 45 Warren Street in Brookline through a second-floor porch and assaulted a resident on Tuesday, July 18, according to the Brookline Police Department.  The 61-year-old victim was sleeping in a second-floor bedroom when he was attacked. He suffered a three-inch laceration to the head and was later transported to the hospital.  A second resident heard the struggle and woke up to assist. The second person called the police at …
Tense Standoff Ends After 13 Hours; Central Mass Man Accused Of Shooting Family Captured Tense Standoff Ends After 13 Hours; Central Mass Man Accused Of Shooting Family Captured
Tense Standoff Ends After 13 Hours; Central Mass Man Accused Of Shooting Family Captured A 24-year-old Worcester man is in custody after he kept police at bay outside of his house for 13 hours in an armed standoff on Friday, July 7, authorities said.  Police were called to 51 Colby Ave. around 8:30 a.m. after getting reports of a shooting. Authorities said a man and woman — both related to the shooter — were wounded in that incident.  Related: Accused Gunman Barricaded Himself Inside Worcester Home But soon after officers arrived, the man became agitated, drew a pistol, and opened fire on police, authorities said.  The suspect took shots at police several times, and officers…
19-Year-Old Nabbed For 'Brazen' Memorial Day Weekend Shooting In Revere 19-Year-Old Nabbed For 'Brazen' Memorial Day Weekend Shooting In Revere
19-Year-Old Nabbed For 'Brazen' Memorial Day Weekend Shooting In Revere Police arrested a young man in connection to the first of two shootings that occurred on Memorial Day weekend near Revere Beach, officials say.  Dashawn Teleau, of Malden, was arrested around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 8 in connection to a "brazen" shooting that occurred on Sunday, May 28 in the area of Centennial Avenue and Dehon Street in Revere, according to the Revere Police Department.  A 17-year-old female suffered a gunshot wound to her lower body in the incident, according to Massachusetts State Police. She was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital and remained there over…
'Compassionate' Waltham Man, 22, Dies 1 Block From Home, Family Met With Incredible Generosity 'Compassionate' Waltham Man, 22, Dies 1 Block From Home, Family Met With Incredible Generosity
'Compassionate' Waltham Man, 22, Dies 1 Block From Home, Family Met With Incredible Generosity The community of a young man who died tragically is celebrating the "gift of his life" for the 22 years they had with him.  Shelson Jules, of Waltham, also known as JJ to some, was found suffering from gunshot wounds on Monday, May 22 on Lyman Street in Waltham. The young man was transported to Lahey Hospital where he was pronounced dead, as reported by Daily Voice.  Read more here: ID Released For 22-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Waltham: DA In the aftermath of Jules's death, his community rallied together and donated over $15,000 to support his family in only one day. "This tragedy has …
Man Shot, Killed In Waltham, Investigation Shuts Down Street Man Shot, Killed In Waltham, Investigation Shuts Down Street
Man Shot, Killed In Waltham, Investigation Shuts Down Street An overnight shooting led to the death of one person, officials say. A man was found suffering from apparent gunshot wounds shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Monday, May 22 on Lyman Street in Waltham, in the area of Faneuil Road, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Waltham Chief of Police Kevin O'Connell.  Police responded to the area after reports were made of shots fired in the area.  The gunshot victim was found on the sidewalk. Life saving measures were performed, but the victim was transported to Lahey Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Breaking: Homicide inves…
Victim Of Texas Mass Shooting Was UMass Amherst Grad, Died Along With Wife and 3-Year-Old Son Victim Of Texas Mass Shooting Was UMass Amherst Grad, Died Along With Wife and 3-Year-Old Son
Victim Of Texas Mass Shooting Was UMass Amherst Grad, Died Along With Wife and 3-Year-Old Son A family of four was visiting an outlet mall in North Texas when a gunman tore their family apart, killing a mother, father, and son.  A gunman killed eight people on Saturday, May 6, one of whom was identified by the Allen, Texas Police Department as Kyu Song Cho, a University of Massachusetts Amherst graduate.  "We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of our UMass Amherst alumnus Kyu Cho, his wife, and their three-year-old son in the Texas mall shooting," said UMass Amherst representative Ed Blaguszewski.  Kyu graduated in 2007 with a degree in political science. &…