BROCKTON − A 22-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Vesey Street. Police radio transmissions stated that there were masked men dressed in all black clothing and that eight shots had been fired.
A Brockton man was held without bail after being arraigned on charges that he fatally stabbed a Fall River man inside a city park. Johnny Richmond, 36, of Brockton, pleaded not guilty in Brockton District Court to a charge of murder.
Whitman-Hanson graduate Meghan Ford has landed a college football coaching job. Ford says that she enjoys college football and hopes to make a coaching career at that level. However, making it to the NFL wouldn’t be so bad, either.
One of New England’s largest carnivals will be stopping in Brockton with thrilling rides, carnival games and delicious fried foods.
In case you missed it, here are five of the top stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area.
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Brockton man, 22, killed in shooting on Vesey Street
A 22-year-old man was killed in a shooting late Wednesday night, family members told WCVB. Police responded to a report of a shooting at 27 Vesey St. just before 12 a.m. Wednesday. Police radio transmissions stated that there were masked men dressed in all black clothing and that eight shots had been fired, Enterprise news partner WCVB reported . On Thursday, bullet holes and broken blinds were visible in a first-floor window.
22-year-old killed in shooting: Brockton man, 22, killed in shooting on Vesey Street
Photos from investigation: Brockton, State Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting on Vesey Street
Fall River man, 39, killed in Brockton stabbing; suspect arrested
A Fall River man was fatally stabbed inside a park in Brockton on Saturday evening, officials said. Brockton police received several 911 calls for a report of a stabbing inside Finnegan Park, at the corner of Crescent and Montello streets, about 6:13 p.m. "Upon arrival, Brockton police officers located a male victim, and he was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital where he was pronounced dead of his injuries," the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office said in a written statement.
Fall River man killed in Brockton: Fall River man, 39, killed in Brockton stabbing; suspect arrested
Fall River man was protecting parkgoers: DA: Fall River man was protecting other parkgoers when he was fatally stabbed in Brockton
Watchdog warns of nursing gap at Good Sam as Brockton Hospital reopens. Impact on patients
A court-appointed watchdog warned of "nursing gaps" at Good Samaritan Medical Center as Brockton Hospital employees return to that facility. When Steward Health Care declared bankruptcy and put their hospitals up for sale , the judge chose Suzanne Koenig as "patient care ombudsman." Her job is to inspect the facilities and flag dangers to patients. Koenig issued her report on Tuesday. Accompanied by a nurse, she visited 15 hospitals in Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Watchdog warns of nursing gap: Watchdog warns of nursing gap at Good Sam as Brockton Hospital reopens. Impact on patients
Making her mark: Whitman-Hanson grad lands college football coaching job
Whitman-Hanson graduate Meghan Ford has always wanted to be on the gridiron. Growing up with three siblings, she was closest with her brother, Tommy. The two did everything together. Wherever he was and whatever he was doing, Meghan wanted to be there. So, after a year of watching her brother play football on the sidelines, she decided to give it a try herself at the age of 8, and ever since, the game has been a passion of hers. That passion has grown into a career.
W-H grad coaching colllege football: Making her mark: Whitman-Hanson grad lands college football coaching job
This Middleboro company gives a veteran a free roof every year. Here's how it could be you
James DelPrete said watching veterans shed a tear as their roof is finished is one of the many joys of owning a business that gives back to those in need. It was 7 years ago when Middleboro-based Beantown Home Improvements started donating a new roof to a veteran each year. DelPrete, the business owner, called it a "blessing." DelPrete is a third-generation contractor, and his business specializes in beautifying the exterior of homes, from the roof to the siding and doors.
Veteran receives free roof:: This Middleboro company gives a veteran a free roof every year. Here's how it could be you
Photos from construction: Middleboro's Beantown Home Improvements provides a free roof to a veteran every year
Staff writer Kathy Bossa can be reached by email at kbossa@enterprisenews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Enterprise today.
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