He was most recently a reporter at The Lowell Sun. As mayor, it's very frustrating to have incidents like this occur while people are out shopping on a Saturday. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. "It's a place that people should be able to go and shop safely and we should not have gunshots being fired while people are out shopping and enjoying a Saturday," the mayor added. Shopper Anna Chang was on the first floor when she saw people running. Stay up to date with everything Boston. After South Shore Plaza shooting, mall workers demand greater safety measures By John Hilliard and Andrew Brinker Globe Staff and Globe Correspondent,Updated January 23, 2022, 1:05 p.m. In a press conference Saturday night, Morrissey said they are still determining if there was more than one suspect involved in the shooting. The mall was evacuatedat 4 p.m. and it remained closed for the night,police said. BRAINTREE (CBS) The South Shore Plaza in Braintree closed Saturday afternoon after a 26-year-old Boston man was shot inside. "I've lived here my whole life. Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. Authorities investigating a deadly shooting at a Massachusetts mall have arrested a woman accused of being an accessory after the fact. He also serves as the news editor on Saturdays. All rights reserved, South Shore Plaza in Braintree Reopens After Shooting; Suspect Still on the Loose, Man Shot at South Shore Plaza in Braintree; Suspect Not in Custody, New Video Shows Moment Floor Buckled on Green Line Train on Marathon Monday, Ex-Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief Charged With Child Rape, Aerosmith Announces Farewell Tour, Including New Year's Eve Show in Boston, West Newbury School Evacuated, Student Taken to Hospital Amid Hazmat Situation, Pupdate on the Adorable Dog That Fell Asleep on Our Broadcast. He pleaded not guilty. Authorities told WCVB on Sunday that forensic work inside the mall was complete, and that the mall can reopen. Police say the suspect immediately left the mall. He is in "serious, very grave condition," Morrissey said. Officers responding to reports of a shooting at the mall at 3 p.m. found a 26-year-old man shot, officials said. The ongoing investigation is being led by the state police detective unit for Norfolk County and Braintree police. "I commend the actions of all of our brave men and women at the police department and the SWAT teams that came here on a moments notice, as well as fire departments and Brewster Ambulance.". Investigators were looking into the possibility that an attempted robbery prompted the shooting, with the intended victim pulling a gun and firing, Manson said. State and local police responded to a call of shots fired with a person down at South Shore Plaza around 3 p.m. on Saturday. The Target store opened at its regular time of 7 a.m. Sunday, and the rest of the mall opened at noon. Saturday's shooting isn't the first at the South Shore Plaza. Mike Manson said. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Patriot Ledger subscription. Town finances: Construction projects like Braintree's new middle school have a new financial watchdog. A 26-year-old man who was shot Saturday afternoon at South Shore Plaza in Braintree remains in grave condition, Braintree police said. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. The South Shore Plaza in Braintree is boosting security measures with K-9 patrols, additional cameras and more in the wake of a deadly shooting in a store. His arraignment is expected to happen some time today in Quincy District Court. "Anybody that may have been here between approximately 3:00 and 3:30, who saw really anything out of the ordinaryI would like to hear from you," Morrissey said. South Shore Plazas CCTV system is connected to the police department and is now extended to Simons Operational Intelligence Center a centralized security monitoring intelligence center manned by 120 personnel. "Walked out of the South Shore Plaza with Sam just in time to find out there was an active shooter where we were not five minutes before," one person posted to Twitter. #BREAKING: @BraintreePolice say there was an encounter, between two men inside a store that ended when one man shot the other. "We don't believe there's any further danger to the surrounding neighborhoods," Cohoon said. "We just all rushed to the exit, and someone said they saw someone with a gun. (AP) Police are investigating a brazen daytime shooting that sent shoppers fleeing from the South Shore Plaza in Braintree. Braintree Deputy Police Chief Tim Cohoon said the shooting appeared to be a targeted event and didnt appear to be random.. The South Shore Plaza in Braintree is boosting security measures with K-9 patrols, additional cameras and more in the wake of a deadly shooting in a store. Authorities from surrounding communities were called to the scene to assist with the response. Some officers were already at the mall at the time of the shooting, Braintree police said in a statement. The South Shore Plaza shooting happened on July 3, 2020, while Rodriguez and others were in line at Expressions, and a second group stood behind them. Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros also spoke at Saturday's press conferences and appeared frustrated by the latest shooting incident at the mall. The mall was evacuated, and those who had been sheltering in place inside were told it was safe to come outside. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Its a place that people should be able to go and shop safely, he said. A short time later, police said the mall was closed. It's a place that people should be able to go and shop safely. This is not the first instance of violence at South Shore Plaza. The man accused of shooting and killing another man at the South Shore Plaza mall in Braintree was arrested in Dorchester this morning after three and a half weeks It has to stop.". Police made arrests nearby after tracking down suspects in both cases. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). State and "It's a place that people should be able to go and shop safely, and we should not have gunshots being fired while people are out shopping and enjoying their Saturday.". 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One male produced a firearm and shot the other male, he said. The shooter has not been arrested, but authorities say they know who he is. @wbz (???? Woman helped mall murder suspect hide, prosecutors say, Sign up and get the latest South Shore COVID news in your inbox, $2.2M Scituate home on North River has views, water access to envy, Sharp drop in South Shore COVID-19 cases in latest state report, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Braintree Deputy Chief Tim Cohoon, Deputy Chief Michael Want and Mayor Charles Kokoros held a press conference about 5 p.m. Saturday. BRAINTREE, MA A person was shot at the South Shore Plaza Saturday, according to police. Cohoon saidthat there was an encounter between two males inside one of the stores. Flint McColgan is the police and courts reporter for the Boston Herald. BRAINTREEThe South Shore Plaza reopened Sunday after a 26-year-old Boston man was shot inside a store on the first level of themall Saturday afternoon. Anyone with information is asked to call Braintree police at (781) 794-8620. Barnes & Noble to close bookstore in Braintree; what's next on the site? He died a couple of days later. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Two days later, it was announced that the victim, 26-year old Dijoun C. Beasley from Dorchester, Around 6:40 p.m., state police said the mall was cleared and the scene secured. 0:52. ", New: This video shows the chaos inside South Shore Plaza following gunfire this afternoon. As mayor, it's very frustrating to have incidents like this occur while people are out shopping on a Saturday. Costa Mesa police are investigating a shooting in a South Coast Plaza parking lot on Thursday night, Dec. 22. said another Twitter user. Earlier this month22-year-old Jose Rodriguez admitted to shooting a 15-year-old girl at the mall in 2020. Shoppers who were inside the plaza when the shooting took place recalled the panic they felt as they raced to get outside. The mall was closed for the remainder of the day. A pair of men were arrested last week after police say they targeted shoppers leaving the Royal Poinciana Plaza. A male victim has been transported to a Boston hospital. Responders found Beasley wounded on the ground. There was also gang-related gunfire inside the plaza in February of 2017. They said it appeared to be a targeted incident. The Target at South Shore Plaza opened at its regular time of 7 a.m. Sunday, and the rest of the mall opened at its normally scheduled time of noon. No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting as of Sunday morning. Hours after the shooting, police said the mall was cleared and that the scene was secured. Authorities investigating a deadly shooting at a Massachusetts mall have arrested a woman accused of being an accessory after the fact. 4 min read. In February 2017, shooting erupted when two members of rival Boston gangs encountered each other in the shoe department of Macy's. Kokoros commended Braintree officers as well as police from surrounding communities for responding so quickly and professionally to the chaotic scene. The man accused of shooting and killing another man at the South Shore Plaza mall in Braintree was arrested in Dorchester this morning after three and a half weeks in hiding, authorities say. Hours later, police said the mall was cleared and that the scene was secured. The Braintree police chief said this is an extremely active investigation and they have a tremendous amount of resources dedicated to this incident from state police and the Braintree Police Department. Final chapter: Barnes & Noble to close bookstore in Braintree; what's next on the site? ", "This is unacceptable," he added. Morrissey said authorities do not know at this time if there is more than one suspect. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said during a 7:15 p.m. press conference Saturday that the mall remains "a very, very active crime scene." The fatal shooting of 26-year-old Dorchester man Dijoun Beasley a week ago was the latest in a string of shootings at the mall. Police believe the suspect immediately fled the mall, and the search for him is ongoing. Authorities name alleged South Shore Plaza shooter: Woman helped mall murder suspect hide, prosecutors say Beasley, 26, of Dorchester, was shot midafternoon Rick is a Massachusetts native and graduated from Boston University. People were asked to avoid the area, and the mall immediately went into lockdown; that has since been lifted. Here's where they stand. 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The mayor said Saturday's shooting is one too many, again reiterating that they want to make sure everyone feels safe when they go shopping. Man In 'Grave Condition' After South Shore Plaza Shooting He also added it is still an active crime scene and is asking those who were inside the mall to provide any information that may be helpful in the investigation. Police continue to search for the shooter. She is charged with one count of accessory after the fact of murder in the death of Dijoun Beasley, who was shot in the head at the mall Saturday, Jan. 22. On July 3, 2020, a 15-year-old girl bystander was shot in the chest and hand at the mall. The shooter remains at large tonight, and this investigation remains ongoing and very active, Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said in a statement Thursday night. Braintree Police Chief Mark Dubois said mall security will be reevaluated following this incident, noting that Braintree officers are assigned to the plaza seven days a week. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. "The suspect, as best we can tell, immediately left the mall," said Cohoon. BRAINTREE An Attleboro woman is facing charges in connection witha shooting at the South Shore Plaza that left a 26-year-old man dead last weekend. "My girlfriend just called in a panic said cops descended on South Shore plaza and ordered her and everyone out immediately. The judge sentenced him to eight years in prison. Braintree police are searching for the suspect. LOS ANGELES Two people were killed and three wounded in shootings before dawn Monday at four 7-Eleven stores in Southern California and authorities said they Some South Shore high-profile cases go to trial this year. South Shore Plaza reopened Sunday after a man was shot inside the Braintree shopping mall Saturday afternoon. Kokorossaid he will likely meet this week with the plaza's property owners to discuss safety measures. The victim was in grave condition after the shooting in a store Saturday afternoon, and police were still searching for the gunman on Sunday, law enforcement officials said. The Norfolk District Attorney's Officers were called to the northeast parking lot outside Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. We dont know if its suspect or suspects, were trying to sort that out, Morrissey said. A man was critically injured Saturday afternoon in a shooting at a shopping mall in Braintree, Massachusetts, and the suspect is still on the loose, police said. No one was injured in the 2017 incident, but in the 2020 one a teenage girl suffered non-life-threatening wounds when she caught a stray bullet. We should not have gunshots being fired while people are out shopping and enjoying a Saturday," Kokoros said. Everyone, run! a man named Wendell told NBC10 Boston. Here is our latest offer. "It is a concern, obviously, that we've had several incidents down here," Dubois said. "I was waiting in line to go buy a drink and I saw everyone running. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. No one was injured, and a suspect was arrested several hours later in Quincy. The mall immediately went into lockdown after that, and Braintree Police issued a warning around 3:30 p.m. to avoid the area. Rick Sobey is a multimedia, general assignment reporter -- covering breaking news, politics and more across the region. DETAILS TO COME. WebOn January 22, 2022, one man shot another during a confrontation in Forever 21. Here is our latest offer. Rodriguez admitted to charges of armed assault to murder, possession of a large-capacity firearm and numerous other firearms charges in Norfolk Superior Court,Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said in a statement. Djalissa Monterro, who works at the mall, said she saw a lot of kids crying because their parents were still inside as they were rushed out. No one was hurt in that incident. It was between two men, and one pulled out a firearm and shot the other. Some shoppers who couldn't get out quickly enough hid in a storage room, as dozens of police officers armed with assault rifles swarmed the area near Nordstrom and Target. He was taken to a Boston hospital in grave condition, police said. Braintree Police Deputy Chief Tim Cohoon said there was "an encounter in one of the stores" at around 3 p.m. MSP, @BraintreePolice and other local departments are on scene @SouthShorePlaza in response to a shooting. Rodriguez fled the mall on foot, but was tracked by a police K-9 team and arrested on Granite Street a short distance from the mall. 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Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Shooting at South Shore Plaza Forever 21: People run for their lives, mall locked down, police arrive from all over By adamg on Sat, 01/22/2022 - 5:29pm WCVB reports the shooting was around 3 p.m. People ran for their lives: HERE IS THE VID OF INSIDE THE MALL DURING THE SHOOTING! Braintree Deputy Chief Tim Cohoon, Deputy Chief Michael Want and Mayor Charles Kokoros held a press conference about 5 p.m. Saturday. Samantha Schwartz, 27, was arrestedon Thursday afternoon in Quincy. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. A 26-year-old man who was shot Saturday afternoon at South Shore Plaza in Braintree remains in grave condition, Braintree police said. 2023 www.patriotledger.com. "I was very close to a door, and I just heard everyone start saying, 'Evacuate! There were no reports of injuries. Julius Hammond-Desir, 19, of Maynard, is accused of killing Dijoun C. Beasley, 26, of Dorchester, who was shopping at the mall when he was shot around 3:30 p.m last Saturday. A man was critically injured Saturday afternoon in a shooting at a shopping mall in Braintree, Massachusetts, and the suspect is still on the loose, according to officials. One male produced a firearm and shot the other male, he said. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. South Shore Plaza reopened Sunday after a man was shot inside the Braintree shopping mall Saturday afternoon. The Norfolk District Attorney's Office said forensic work inside South Shore Plaza has been completed and that the mall should be open for business. People started screaming out of the building, yelling there was an active shooter, one man told NBC10 Boston. All rights reserved (About Us). A 15-year-old girl standing nearby was shot in the hand and chest. A judge elected for a $20,000 bail without monitoring. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Patriot Ledger subscription. Authorities said they suspected Julius Hammond-Desir, 19, of Maynard, for the Jan. 22 shooting at an unidentified store in the mall and named him on Jan. 28 as they sought the publics help in locating him. Evacuate!' Even if you think it was small, Morrissey said authorities still want to hear from you if you saw anything, or heard anything -- such as a speeding car. BRAINTREE, Mass. The gun was recovered in a parking garage, police said. Police say the suspect is not yet in custody. Palm Beach news from a police report. He is being held without bail. Kokoros called the shooting, the second in as many years, "unacceptable.". 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The Everyone was gone by the time we got there, Manson said. UPDATE: The victim, identified as Dijoun C. Beasley, 26, of Dorchester, has died from his injuries, Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey and Braintree Police Chief Mark Dubois said in a release on Monday. Boston man admits to shooting teenager at South Shore Plaza, will spend 8 years in prison, Braintree mayor to meet with mall on security, Construction projects like Braintree's new middle school have a new financial watchdog. It doesn'tappear to be random at all.". Beasley, 26, of Dorchester, was shot midafternoon Saturday near the Forever 21 store at the mall. He also noted it's a big place with easy access to the highway. There have been several weapons incidents at the busy mall over the past few years, the Herald previously reported. Jose Rodriguez, now 22, of Boston, pleaded guilty to punching a woman during an altercation in a store and firing a gun six times in the thick of the mall. After the incident, the mall stepped up security, including installing an automated phone system to notify all of its 200 stores in the event of an emergency. Please enter valid email address to continue. Police said the incident occurred when a male suspect approached the man inside a store in the mall and brandished a firearm and fired. I kind of immediately went into panic and then the sirens started to sound, another woman recalled. We should not have gunshots being fired while people are out shopping and enjoying a Saturday.. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Caught: Norfolk County sheriff's office intercepts $14,000 worth of drugs coming into jail. "This is unacceptable, and we will be working with the South Shore Plaza assignment properties to come up solutions to these problems," said Braintree Mayor Charles C. Kokoros. Police say a member of a gang shot a member of a rival ganginside the mall near Forever 21.
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