Crime
27-year-old Cristiano Macedo killed after shooting at Morna Lounge and Grill in New Bedford
New Bedford, MA – A shooting inside a bar in New Bedford early Saturday morning has left one person dead and two others injured, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
At approximately 1:21 a.m. on Saturday, New Bedford Police responded to reports of shots fired inside the Morna Lounge and Grill, located at 1621 Acushnet Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
- Victim 1: A 27-year-old male, Cristiano Macedo, of New Bedford, was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
- Victims 2 and 3: Two female victims were also transported to St. Luke’s Hospital, where they are receiving treatment for their injuries. Their conditions have not been disclosed.
The investigation into the shooting is active and ongoing.
No arrests have been made, and law enforcement has not released details about potential suspects or motives.
The investigation is being led by Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with the New Bedford Police Department and Homicide Unit prosecutors.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the New Bedford Police Department or the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Further updates will be provided as new details emerge.
Crime
34-year-old Augusta Fireman Spencer Johnson charged in accidental shooting of his 3-year-old son in Harlem
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
A Columbia County father, Spencer Allen Johnson, 34, of Harlem, Georgia, has been charged with child cruelty after his 3-year-old son, Evan Johnson, accidentally shot himself in the shoulder with an unsecured firearm.
According to authorities, the incident occurred Thursday night when the child accessed an unsecured firearm in his father’s bedroom.
The young boy, left unsupervised, discharged the weapon, resulting in a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Fortunately, the child is expected to make a full recovery.
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
He faces charges of child cruelty stemming from criminal negligence, which authorities allege caused “excessive physical pain” to his son through neglectful supervision. He is currently being held at the Columbia County Detention Center with bond set at $10,100.
The Harlem Police Department did not initially release information about the shooting. However, as rumors of the incident spread on social media, the situation was later confirmed by both WGAC’s Austin Rhodes and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office late Friday evening.
Early Saturday morning, Harlem Police Chief issued a statement on the department’s Facebook page, stating that the case remains under investigation as new details emerge.
The Chief’s statement suggests that the full circumstances surrounding the shooting are still being determined.
In his booking photo, Johnson is seen wearing an anti-suicide smock, a standard precautionary measure taken in some detention facilities.
The incident has sparked discussions about gun safety and parental responsibility. Authorities are expected to release further information as the investigation unfolds.
Meanwhile, the Columbia County community remains concerned about ensuring proper firearm storage to prevent similar tragedies.