Police Make Arrest in 2024 Taunton Murder

Police make arrest in 2024 Taunton murder

TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — A Taunton man has been arrested for a deadly shooting that happened more than a year ago. Manny Pina, 26, is charged with the May 2024 murder of Jhonny Lajoie, according to the Bristol Count District Attorney's Office. He's also charged with unlawful carrying of a firearm. Lajoie, 33, was found shot to death inside a shed on Highland Avenue. The motive for the shooting remains unclear. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint We…

Mass. man faces murder charge in connection with death of man found shot in shed in 2024

A Taunton man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of another Taunton man who was found shot dead in a shed in the city last year, the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.Manny Pina, 26, is accused of killing 33-year-old Johnny Lajoie at 155 Highland Ave. in Taunton, the district attorney’s office said. Pina is also facing one count of unlawful carrying of a firearm in addition to the m…

Taunton man charged in May murder case

TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Bristol Count District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III said a Taunton man was arrested in connection with the May 4 murder of 32-year-old Johnny Lajoie. 26-year-old Manny Pina was charged with murder and unlawful carrying of a firearm. Lajoie was found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in a shed on Highland Street. Categories: Massachusetts, News

Bristol County District Attorney announces arrest made in murder of 33-year-old Jhonny Lajoie of Taunton

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III has announced that a 26-year-old has been taken into custody for the May 4, 2024, murder of 33-year-old Jhonny Lajoie at 155 Highland Avenue in Taunton.  Manny Pina of Taunton, MA has been charged with Murder and Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm.