Crime
Plymouth Shooting: David Jerome charged for the murder of 41-year-old Brent Berkley
His license to carry a firearm has been suspended.
A fatal shooting occurred in a public parking lot on Middle Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Friday evening.
The victim, identified as 41-year-old Brent Berkley of Plymouth, was involved in a minor crash with 23-year-old David Jerome.
Plymouth police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting the shooting at approximately 5:45 PM. Upon arrival, officers found Berkley suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was rushed to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, the shooting stemmed from a minor traffic incident between Berkley and 23-year-old David Jerome.
A physical altercation ensued, leading to the fatal shooting.
Jerome was arrested at the scene and has been charged with murder, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, reckless endangerment of a child, and other firearm-related offenses.
His 18-month-old child was present in his vehicle during the incident.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Jerome is scheduled to be arraigned in Plymouth District Court on Monday.
HAMMOND, Ind. โ Dakota Norwood, a 21-year-old woman from Chicago who worked at Walmart, tragically lost her life in a shooting at the store where she was employed on Monday morning, November 2, 2026.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 9 a.m. at the Walmart located at 1100 5th Avenue in Hammond, Indiana. According to the information provided by authorities, an 18-year-old male entered the store and became involved in a dispute with Norwood. Police described the situation as domestic in nature.
Authorities said the incident began when the 18-year-old male entered the Walmart store and became involved in an altercation with Norwood.
The disagreement reportedly escalated into a violent confrontation. During the incident, the male allegedly pulled out a firearm.
The shooting took place at the workplace where Norwood was employed, making the incident particularly heartbreaking for those who knew her and for others connected to the store.
According to the information provided, investigators characterized the dispute as a domestic situation. However, further details about the relationship between Norwood and the 18-year-old male have not been included in the available report.
Authorities have not provided additional information in the supplied account about the events immediately following the confrontation.
Dakota Norwood was just 21 years old. Her death in a shooting at the Walmart where she worked has left a painful loss for those who knew and cared about her.
An ordinary Monday morning at work became the setting for a devastating incident, cutting short the life of a young woman with a future ahead of her.
The tragic death of Dakota Norwood is a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating impact of violence on individuals, families, coworkers, and entire communities.
As more details emerge, thoughts and condolences are with Dakotaโs family, friends, coworkers, and everyone affected by this tragedy.
May Dakota Norwood rest in peace.