US EditionFather Fatally Shot After Confronting Man About Graffiti at Massachusetts Park
The victim confronted a 26-year-old suspect spray-painting graffiti, took photos, and was fatally shot; the suspect surrendered after a tense standoff, authorities said.
- A 57-year-old Shrewsbury father was fatally shot Thursday morning near Jordan Pond after confronting a man spray painting a bridge.
- The shooting followed an altercation after the victim took photos of the suspect spray-painting graffiti and called 911 reporting the disturbance.
- Police heard gunshots during a 911 call, and upon arrival, officers discovered the victim suffering from several gunshot injuries; he was transported to UMass Memorial Medical Center, where he later died.
- Authorities described the 26-year-old suspect as armed and dangerous without a license to carry, who surrendered after a large police search, and is expected to be arraigned Friday.
- Officials instructed residents near Jordan Pond to remain indoors, executed a warrant search at a graffiti-covered residence, and emphasized that the investigation is still underway with no current danger posed to the public.
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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of father after school drop-off, argument over spray-painting on Shrewsbury bridge - The Boston Globe
The victim had dropped his 6-year-old son off at school, and the suspected gunman was arrested after a search that forced the school into lockdown.
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