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Multiple shootings in Boston overnight; 1 man killed and 4 injured
BOSTON - There were three shootings in Boston overnight in the hours after 4th of July celebrations in the city. One man was killed and four others were injured, Boston police said.Man shot and killed on Shawmut AvenueBoston police said officers responded just after 1:33 a.m. to 618 Shawmut Ave, which is near Ramsay Park by the border of the South End and Lower Roxbury, and found a man with gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. The man's name has not been released.3 people shot in Jamaica PlainJust minutes earlier in Jamaica Plain, Boston...
John O'Keefe's brother speaks about Karen Read mistrial in first interview
DEDHAM – John O'Keefe's brother spoke exclusively to WBZ-TV on Wednesday about Karen Read and what his family endured during the high-profile Massachusetts murder case that ended in a mistrial. Paul O'Keefe said "we know what happened," and believes his brother's death is being overshadowed by what he described as the "Karen Read show."Read is accused of hitting and killing John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer, with her SUV and leaving him to die during a snowstorm outside a Canton home in January 2022. Read's attorneys argue she is the victim of a coverup and is being framed by several...
Waltham Man Charged with 'Upskirting' at MBTA Station; Transit Police Arrest Repeat Offender
A 25-year-old Waltham man is in custody after being arrested for allegedly engaging in 'upskirting' at the MBTA Community College Station, the transit police department reported. According to a X's post from the MBTA Transit Police Department, the arrest followed an investigation by their detectives into the incident, which allegedly took place on July 1. The suspect, already on probation for a similar offense, was charged with this invasive breach of privacy after attempting to flee but ultimately being apprehointed by authorities.
Plymouth man accused of causing tens of thousands in damage to church, “Pride” and “Black Lives Matter” flags
A Massachusetts man is facing charges after damage to a church and flags on Thursday morning. According to Detective Lieutenant Michael Skowyra, during the early morning hours, the Kingston Police Department responded to reports of malicious damage to the First Parish Unitarian Church (223 Main St). An investigation ensued. It...
Boston man tried to grab child by the neck, drag them down the street, police say
A Boston man was arrested after he attempted to grab a child by the neck and tried to drag them down Wentworth Street in Dorchester Thursday afternoon, police said. Manuel Cardoso, 44, of Boston, was charged with assault and battery on a child under 14 and kidnapping, police said. At...
"Hero" firefighter saves girl in burning Everett home with help from DPW workers
EVERETT – Two Everett Department of Public Works employees rushed into a burning building when they saw smoke, alerting a firefighter that a young girl was trapped by flames and allowing him to perform a dramatic rescue.It happened Wednesday around 8 a.m. when flames broke out on the third floor of the Hancock Street apartment building."I looked up and I could see the back corner of the top floor, completely black," said neighbor Leah Antinick.Everett firefighter praised as "hero"Everett DPW workers Jesse Winocour and Jason Papa happened to be driving by at the time."We're coming down here. I smelled smoke,...
Police department failed Sandra Birchmore: Social media sleuth
This article contains discussions of suicide. If you or someone you know struggles with thoughts of suicide, you can reach the National Crisis line by dialing 988 to find help in your area. (NewsNation) — Melissa Berry, an admin for the Facebook page “Justice for Sandra Birchmore,” believes the death...
Man, 21, critically injured in Brockton shooting outside Westgate Mall
BROCKTON — A 21-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting outside the Westgate Mall on the night of the Fourth of July, police said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting in an outer perimeter parking area of the Westgate Mall at about 11:56 p.m. on Thursday, Brockton police spokesperson Darren Duarte said. ...
Unlicensed driver crashed through fence onto MBTA train tracks, police say
An unlicensed driver crashed through a fence and landed on MBTA train tracks causing trains to be delayed Tuesday, MBTA Transit Police said. Around 12:30 p.m., police said a driver crashed and landed on the train tracks at the Savin Hill station. Service was delayed due to the crash and transit police shared a video and photos of the car being towed off the train tracks. Damage could be seen on the side and front of the car, including a cracked windshield.
Brockton Police Dismantle Major Fentanyl Operation, 60-Year-Old Suspect Charged
In a focused bust that rattled a quiet Brockton neighborhood, law enforcement officers put a stop to a menacing fentanyl distribution operation. Brockton Police Detectives, with aid from the patrol division and State Police, raided a home at 433 West Elm Street. Inside, they made a crucial arrest and seized an assortment of illegal items, as reported by the Brockton Police Department.
Man shot at East Bridgewater condominium complex
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The East Bridgewater Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that happened last night at a condominium. At 9 p.m. on July 4, police received a call that a person had been shot on Robins Street in the Pompohono Pines condominium complex, according to a release.
Brazen daytime shootout on Columbia Road leaves one hospitalized
Boston Police continue to investigate a brazen daytime shootout on Monday (July 1) along the Columbia Road corridor that left one man with a gunshot wound to the leg that required the application of a tourniquet by the first police officers on the scene. Police were called to a car...
Quincy Man Arrested, Charged with Firearm and Drug Trafficking in Dorchester Raids
On Thursday, a series of search warrants were executed by detectives affiliated with the Human Trafficking and Crimes Against Children Unit at two Dorchester locations, leading to the arrest of a Quincy man. The Boston Police Department's report states that on earlier this week, the raids took place at 908 and 912 Morton Street. Luis Lugo, 37, is facing multiple charges including unlawful firearm possession, ammunition possession, drug trafficking, and an armed career criminal charge.
Dorchester Teen Charged with Firearm Possession After Mattapan Chase
Earlier today, Boston's Youth Violence Strike Force took Mekhi Clagon, a 19-year-old from Dorchester, into custody on several firearm charges. The arrest occurred in Mattapan after officers on patrol observed Clagon allegedly concealing a weapon under his clothing. The incident took place at approximately 12:44 AM at the intersection of...
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