Crime
25-year-old Nick killed in overnight Milwaukee shooting
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 25-year-old man, identified by loved ones as Nick, in the early hours of Wednesday morning on Milwaukee’s northwest side.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, officers were dispatched around 1:30 a.m. to the area of North 84th Street and West Fairmount Avenue, just east of Timmerman Airport, following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite efforts to provide emergency aid, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman who identified herself as the victim’s girlfriend told investigators that the shooting occurred while they were sleeping in the same room.
She alleged that prior to the incident, there had been an argument involving the victim’s vehicle.
She believes the suspect fired shots through a window of the residence, striking the victim as he lay inside.
Police have not released additional details about the suspect or motive, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Investigators continue to process the scene and gather witness statements as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information that may assist in the case is urged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS (8477).
TAUNTON, Mass. — One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.