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19-year-old Danielson Varela charged in fatal shooting of Cristiano Macedo inside New Bedford Morna Lounge and Grill

Two female victims sustained gunshot wounds and were treated for their injuries.

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A 19-year-old New Bedford resident, Danielson Varela, has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday at the Morna Lounge and Grill on Acushnet Avenue. The incident left one man dead and two women injured, according to authorities. The shooting, reported Saturday inside the popular lounge, resulted in the death of 27-year-old Cristiano Macedo, also of New Bedford.

A 19-year-old New Bedford resident, Danielson Varela, has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday at the Morna Lounge and Grill on Acushnet Avenue.

The incident left one man dead and two women injured, according to authorities.

The shooting, reported Saturday inside the popular lounge, resulted in the death of 27-year-old Cristiano Macedo, also of New Bedford.

Two female victims sustained gunshot wounds and were treated for their injuries.

Varela was apprehended on Sunday and now faces multiple charges, including:

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  • First-degree murder
  • Unlawful possession of a firearm
  • Carrying a loaded firearm
  • Two counts of assault and battery with a firearm

He is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday in New Bedford District Court.

The case remains under active investigation by Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with New Bedford Police and Homicide Unit prosecutors.

Authorities have not released additional details about the events leading up to the shooting or Varela’s alleged involvement.

This tragic incident has shaken the New Bedford community, with many expressing condolences to the family of Cristiano Macedo and concern for the injured victims.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.


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Suspect Identified in Highlands Ranch Main Event Shooting

The suspect, Crowley-Sanders, was immediately detained at the scene.

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Highlands Ranch, CO – Authorities have identified the suspect in the recent shooting inside Main Event Highlands Ranch as 23-year-old Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders of Denver. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of an active shooter at Main Event, located at 64 West Centennial Boulevard, shortly before midnight on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Highlands Ranch, CO – Authorities have identified the suspect in the recent shooting inside Main Event Highlands Ranch as 23-year-old Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders of Denver.

She was taken into custody and faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the case will be referred to the 23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for formal charging.

It is important to note that all charges are allegations at this stage, and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an active shooter at Main Event, located at 64 West Centennial Boulevard, shortly before midnight on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Deputies arriving at the scene discovered that multiple rounds had been fired inside the entertainment venue, leading to the injury of a female victim who sustained gunshot wounds to her chest and foot.

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The suspect, Crowley-Sanders, was immediately detained at the scene.

As deputies secured the area, one officer encountered a male suspect armed with a handgun in the parking lot.

The deputy issued multiple commands for the individual to drop the weapon, but the suspect continued moving between parked vehicles.

When the armed man turned toward the deputy, the officer discharged their firearm, fatally wounding him. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators recovered multiple firearms at the scene and are working to determine the full sequence of events.

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Authorities believe the deceased male was connected to the initial shooting inside the building, but his exact role in the incident is still under investigation.

In accordance with standard protocol, the 23rd Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team will oversee the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

The deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the review.

Sheriff Darren Weekly has emphasized the importance of transparency and assured the public that further details will be released as the investigation progresses.

Authorities urge the community to refrain from speculation and allow investigators time to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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The safety of residents remains the top priority, and officials commend the swift response of law enforcement in containing a potentially deadly situation.

Call for Information:
Anyone with additional details regarding the shootings is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-660-7549.


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