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Woman Killed In New Bedford Shooting Remembered For Her Forgiveness, Strength
A fundraiser for a woman who was fatally shot earlier this week describes her as a kind and loving person who would always help those in need.
Karina Martinez Ortiz, 32, of New Bedford, was found with gunshot wounds outside her apartment on Tuesday night, March 4, authorities said.
Police responded to a 911 call about a woman with serious injuries lying on Bolton Street around 6:30 p.m. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Police arrested Wilo Morales-Colon, 49, of New Bedford, on Thursday morning, charging him with her murder.
A GoFundMe camp…
Teen Who Killed Mom In Hit-Run Crash, Impaling Her On Springfield Cemetery Fence Busted: DA
A teenager accused of a hit-and-run crash into a 36-year-old woman earlier this week that sent her body tumbling through the air until it landed atop a cemetery fence was arrested, authorities said.
Nathan Colon, 18, of Springfield, was arrested at his home on Lakevilla Avenue and charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury crash causing death, and motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation, the Hampden District Attorney said.
He was being held on a $10,000 bond, authorities said.
Kristine Andrews was walking along Boston Road on Monday, Sept. 2, when she w…
Matt Gaudreau Was Expecting Baby With Wife, Madeline, Campaign Says
The Gaudreau family had much to look forward to.
Katie Gaudreau was set to marry Devin Joyce on Friday, Aug. 30. Johnny Gaudreau and his wife, Meredith, were weeks away from celebrating their daughter's second birthday.
Matt Gaudreau and his wife, Madeline, were expecting a baby, according to a GoFundMe page launched for Madeline's future.
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But the Gaudreau family's happy future was ripped away from them on Thursday, Aug. 29, when brothers Matt and Johnny were struck and killed by a DUI driver …