Morrissey would would not go into specifics of exactly where the shooting occurred but did say it was inside a store that is fairly close to one of the mall's parking garages. We all just waited outside and ran toward the outside, and I just kept walking with the crowd. The suspect, 26, was declared dead at the scene. The shooting was the third to happen at the South Shore Plaza in the last five years. Hours after the shooting, police said the mall was cleared and that the scene was secured. : Denzel Descartes) pic.twitter.com/5P98tpqOIY. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey and Braintree Police Chief Dubois said Hammond-Desir may have changed his appearance since the shooting. Dave Grohl cooks barbecue for hundreds at shelter, DMV closes early due to statewide system outage, 10 vehicles involved in 2 North Kingstown crashes, TikTok sets new default time limits for minors, Evening Sprinkle/Flurry; Light Rain Overnight Into, What time is it on moon? Police have identified the suspect in Saturdays fatal shooting as Julius Hammond-Desir, 19, of Maynard. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. A police report filed in support of a criminal complaintdoes not mention gang affiliations for either man. BRAINTREE, Mass. He was also required to follow treatment and had to supply urine samples to prove he was no longer using cannabis. Montreal police major crimes investigators realized within hours that the shootings were related and, at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Laval police answering a gunshot call found the third victim, Alexis Levis-Crevier, 22, shot dead on Clermont Blvd. "The allegations are that Mr. Hammond-Desir shot an unarmed man to death at close range, so we urge you not to approach him but to call 911 if you see him," Morrissey said. Michael Romstad, an executive for Simon, told the Patriot Ledger the mall will add more armed security guards, a K-9 unit and more modern security cameras. Crime & Safety No Bail For Suspect In Fatal Mall Shooting In Braintree A two-and-a-half week long manhunt ended when police arrested Julius Hammond-Desir, who is accused of killing 26-year-old . If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. Sources said investigators have strong leads for who shot Beasley. Large police presence at the South Shore Plaza Saturday afternoon and are asking people to avoid the area. The victim survived, and earlier this month the accused gunman, Jose Rodriguez, pleaded guilty to all the charges against him. It has to stop.". On July 3, 2020, a 15-year-old girl bystander was shot in the chest and hand at the mall. According to a summary of his case contained in the tribunals decision, Shaikh was outside Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport near the entrance when he set fire to his Canadian passport with a candle. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Beasley was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Monday. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. SQ spokesperson Audrey-Anne Bilodeau said the man who was shot at the motel was known to police because they had responded to calls in the past reporting that he was suffering from a mental-health problem. An alleged accessory to the murder pleaded not guilty Friday. 2023 www.patriotledger.com. This motel is really old and it has a bad reputation., Once again, our police have demonstrated their efficiency and dedication towards the safety of Montrealers. Braintree police on Friday issued a murder arrest warrant and said they are looking for Hammond-Desir in connection to the shooting. In July 2020, a man fired a gun six times inside the mall, hitting a 15-year-old girl. "Malls are like the public square so everyone uses them.". lawmakers want public vetting of next teachers, 12 on 12 Digital Original: Cold Case Cards All, Cold Case Cards: All In DNA Changing the Game, Cold Case Cards: All In Inside the Task Force. "They're still trying to sort that out," the DA said. The first victim was killed at around 9:45 p.m. at Jules-Poitras and Deguire Blvds. He was in serious and very grave condition Saturday night, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey told reporters at a news conference hours after the shooting. Court documents were not readily available for her case Friday afternoon. 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. Published March 1, 2023 8:54 a.m. PST. The next thing I know, I hear the cops saying, Get out of the way! Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. He was shot within a short distance from an apartment where he lived on Jules-Poitras Blvd. 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. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. QUINCY A 19-year-old Maynard man has been charged with murder in the death of Dijoun Beasley, who police say was shot in the head at South Shore Plaza last month in front of his girlfriend and her 3-year-old child. 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. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 6 seed, URI mens basketball hoping to avoid winless road, URIs Tammi Reiss named 2023 A10 Coach of the Year, Honoring Black History: Sharing Our Stories, 2/24/2023: Rep. Cicilline; special election preview, R.I. native on the newest season of Survivor, Join Cardis in supporting the Gamm Theatre, In the Kitchen: Steak Fries with Parmesan and Black, Alexandras Too shares the latest styles and trends, In the Kitchen with Bob Burke from Pot au Feu, a fatal shooting at a Massachusetts shopping mall, RELATED: Gunman in deadly mall shooting identified, Matos: No timeline to decide on run for Congress, RI lawmakers seek to legalize magic mushrooms, Prov. DETAILS TO COME. The scene was secured by about 5:30 p.m., authorities told reporters. Igor Mangushev, a Russian mercenary and propagandist, who months ago staged a gruesome stunt in which he brandished the skull allegedly of oneof the fallen Ukrainian defenders of Azovstal, has been shot in the head, Ukrainian journalist Denys Kazanskyi reported . Yas said Hammond-Desirconfronted Beasley and shot him seconds later, then left the mall. I didnt think I would ever experience something like this, a woman added. Julius Hammond-Desir, 19 . Those inside the mall said there were calls to evacuate the building as soon as the shooting took place. She is being held on $20,000 bail. "I've lived here my whole life. Here is our latest offer. Im always keeping up to date on whats going on in the news and the fact that it was going on in St-Laurent you worry about these things. Shortly after the shooting, officials said it was gang-related. I-Team sources say a man seen in a surveillance photo wearing a black face mask and holding a gun in his right hand is the suspect in Saturday's shooting. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. It looks like there is no link between them and the suspect.. "This defendant helped him escape.". "I think the bottom line is that we need more officers working at the plaza. BRAINTREE (CBS) - The South Shore Plaza in Braintree closed Saturday afternoon after a 26-year-old Boston man was shot inside. South Shore Plaza, located about 12 miles south of Boston, was placed on lockdown and a shelter-in-place order was issued for surrounding neighborhoods. He, too, had been shot at least once in the upper body and was also declared dead at the scene. 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"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.". In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. "[The shooting happened] in one of the stores in the plaza, not too far from one of the garages. Kokoros said he likes many of the mall's proposals, especially replacing antiquated cameras and increasing the overall number of them. He was charged with mischief on July 19, 2018, and was declared not criminally responsible for his actions on Nov. 7, 2018. An Attleboro woman, Samantha Schwartz, accused of being an accessory-after-the-fact to the murder pled not guilty to the charges in her arraignment at Quincy District Court Friday morning, officials said. No one was hurt in that incident. The second victim was Mohamed Salah Belhaj, 48, killed a few kilometres northeast of the first shooting, at an intersection near St-Benoit Park in the Ahuntsic district around 10:50 p.m. A 15-year-old girl was injured in a shooting at the South Shore Plaza mall in Braintree, Massachusetts, officials said. I was disappointed because St-Laurent is known to be a safe place to live. He was . Everyone, run! a man named Wendell told NBC10 Boston. They say the shooting appears to have been targeted. Plante also offered her condolences to the families of the victims. / CBS Boston. He said the victim was last known to have a Boston home address. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call Braintree police at 781-794-8620 or Massachusetts State Police at 781-830-4990. A police officer helped them with their belongings as they told a reporter this was their first night in Montreal. "We don't believe there's any further danger to the surrounding neighborhoods," Cohoon said during the first press conference that officials held at 5 p.m. During a second press conference later Saturday, the district attorney confirmed there was not an ongoing threat. Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more. More:South Shore Plaza owner says mall getting a K-9 unit, more cameras in response to shooting. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. The video then shows Hammond-Desir lift his shirt and shoot Beasley in the head. Yas said in court that Beasley was defenseless. Defense lawyer Christopher Malcolm described his client as terrified. Beasley's mother and girlfriend were in the courtroom for the short arraignment. Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros also spoke at Saturday's press conferences and appeared frustrated by the latest shooting incident at the mall. 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(The police) told us this doesnt happen here all the time, one of the men joked. Updated: Feb 16, 2022 / 03:12 PM EST. Police said the suspect now identified as Hammond-Desir pulled out a gun on the first floor of the shopping center at about 3 p.m. that day, and shot Beasley before running off. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. "I will say that this is unacceptable," Kokoros said. Please enter valid email address to continue. Im sorry to say this but this is really a shy area, the man said, asking that his name not be published. Julius Hammond-Desir, 19, faces a murder charge in the Jan. 22 shooting of Dijoun Beasley at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree. The Associated Press. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Community Focus: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Ukraine native in RI believes war is far from over, Peoples Savings Bank building bought for $2.2M, PC Friars, Xavier to battle for 2nd in Big East, Olive oil in coffee? 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