2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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? "If two people that hate each other, come into contact with each other, and they have weapons, it's almost impossible to stop [a shooting.] "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.". Abdel Mefth, another St-Laurent resident who lives close to the motel, said he was surprised when he woke up and learned what had happened just 400 metres from his home. The next thing I know, I hear the cops saying, Get out of the way! (The police) told us this doesnt happen here all the time, one of the men joked. Braintree police are searching for the suspect. If you live in St-Laurent you know the Motel Pierre is not the best place in the world, he said. Roberge Dub, a man who said he had spent the past month at the motel, said the police asked him to leave for part of the day Thursday and told him he could return hours later. He is in "serious, very grave condition," Morrissey said. "The shooter ranand this defendant followed," Yas said at Schwartz's arraignment. Authorities said Schwartz did not go home in the five days after the shooting, changed location repeatedly, and has a prior history of not showing up to court dates. Firsthand account:It was supposed to be a carefree shopping day. NEW: The victim is a 26-year-old Boston resident, according to the Norfolk District Attorneys Office. In court, Assistant District Attorney Anne Yas said Hammond-Desir spent time in Randolph and New Bedford while evading police. The police report filed Wednesday said Schwartz even brought him food from the restaurant Flames while he hid in Randolph. An alleged accessory to the murder pleaded not guilty Friday. Cell phone video shows shoppers running for safety and dozens of police along with heavily armed swat teams and dogs. Desir was wanted on a murder warrant, accused of shooting and killing 26-year-old Dijoun Beasley at the South Shore Plaza mall in Braintree on Jan. 22. Hours after the shooting, police said the mall was cleared and that the scene was secured. "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. He was . Updated: 10:51 AM EST Jan 23, 2022. Until the shooting started. Shoppers who were inside the plaza when the shooting took place recalled the panic they felt as they raced to get outside. The young woman said she had checked out as planned and was heading back to France. Building owner Simon Property Group has promised to strengthen security at the mall, which has been the site of several violent incidents in recent years. Shoppers can protect themselves in these situations, by being aware of your surroundings, know where the exits are and know you can run through a store and get out a back door, Davis said. Try plastic surgery for autographs, Fan brings Olympian Mary Lou Retton to tears, RISPCA has nearly 30 guinea pigs up for adoption, February vacation events around Southern New England, How you can help those affected by Station fire, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. (AP) The suspect in a fatal shooting at a Massachusetts shopping mall last month has been captured and faces arraignment Wednesday . 2023 www.patriotledger.com. Kokoros commended Braintree officers as well as police from surrounding communities for responding so quickly and professionally to the chaotic scene. (Braintree police) BRAINTREE, MA Police issued a murder arrest warrant and are looking for a 19-year-old Maynard man who is a suspect in last weekend's fatal shooting at the South Shore. They also said the investigation into the shooting is continuing in an effort to identify and locate the suspect or suspects. I turned on the TV and saw it, Dub said while behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang with some of his belongings packed in garbage bag on the front passenger seat. The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Police believe the suspect immediately fled the mall, and the search for him is ongoing. State and local police responded . Police have identified the suspect in Saturdays fatal shooting as Julius Hammond-Desir, 19, of Maynard. An animal rescue group in Longueuil is calling the actions of a Longueuil police (SPAL) officer "outrageous" after the officer was filmed shooting a deer . Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. The mayor said video surveillance at the mall is "a little bit behind the times." BRAINTREE (CBS) - Two suspects are in custody after a 15-year-old girl was shot at South Shore Plaza on Friday afternoon, throwing the entire mall into a lockdown. They said it appeared to be a targeted incident. Detectives are following several leads at this time, police said. "We would like to see that be something that we have the care, custody and control of. Police protect the scene after a man suspected of three homicides was shot dead by Montreal police Aug. 4, 2022. "I think the bottom line is that we need more officers working at the plaza. near Roman-Zytynsky Park in St-Laurent. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Hammond-Desir is scheduled to be arraigned in Quincy District Court. "Malls are like the public square so everyone uses them.". Sources said investigators have strong leads for who shot Beasley. There was also gang-related gunfire inside the plaza in February of 2017. 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 . The prosecutor asked Judge Maurice Flynn at the Friday morning arraignment to impose a $200,000 cash bail and to have her subject to GPS monitoring if she were to post bail, Morrissey said. 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? Kokoros also said the mall agreed to increase the number of Braintree police officers stationed at the South Shore Plaza from two officers and a supervisor to four and a supervisor. Love old homes? "I was very close to a door, and I just heard everyone start saying, 'Evacuate! Braintree police on Friday issued a murder arrest warrant and said they are looking for Hammond-Desir in connection to the shooting. Investigators at the scene of a police shooting in Montreal on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. and was declared dead at the scene. It could not be determined if he has an attorney. (WHDH) - The man who is accused of firing a gun inside South Shore Plaza is now formally facing several charges. Davis said malls and store owners train for incidents like these. "They're still trying to sort that out," the DA said. Everyone, run! a man named Wendell told NBC10 Boston. In July 2020, a man fired a gun six times inside the mall, hitting a 15-year-old girl. Cohoon added that the shooting "looked like a targeted event and didn't appear to be random at all.". What might have been a flower bed near the motels years ago was obviously not kept up and was overrun with weeds. Authorities announced Wednesday morning that they have arrested a Maynard man wanted for murder nearly a month after the shooting death of another man inside the South Shore Plaza in Braintree, Massachusetts. The warrant for Hammond-Desir was issued less than 24 hours after police arrested Samantha Schwartz, 27, of Attleboro, and charged her with accessory after the fact of a murder. BRAINTREE (CBS) -- A man who was shot inside the South Shore Plaza on Saturday has died, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office announced Monday. The warrant for Hammond-Desir was issued less than 24 hours after police arrested Samantha Schwartz, 27, of Attleboro, and charged her with accessory after the fact of a murder. It was at least the second shooting to occur at the mall within the past two years. He said the victim was last known to have a Boston home address. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Braintree police detectives at (781) 794-8620 or [emailprotected]. Share. Authorities have not made any arrests in the shooting. 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. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. A 26-year-old man who was shot Saturday afternoon at South Shore Plaza in Braintree remains in grave condition, Braintree police said. I was very concerned. 0:00. "It's just a matter of putting pen to paper and putting those agreements in writing.". The Patriot Ledger. @wbz (???? Yas said in court that Beasley was defenseless. "The safety of all who come through the doors of the South Shore Plaza is paramount, and we want to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable shopping experience," Kokoros said at Tuesday's Town Council meeting. Shoppers could be seen fleeing the mall, while others sheltered in place. Investigation: Deaths at the Lakeshore ER raise concerns about negligence, Suspect in three homicides was released from institution despite 'significant risk', Stu Cowan: Winning more valuable than tanking for the Canadiens, 'Ticking time bomb' at Lakeshore ER decades in the making, Brownstein: Montreal TV personality Don McGowan remembered as a consummate pro, Stu Cowan: Eye test pivotal when Canadiens coach evaluates new players, Habs take care of business in third period to defeat San Jose Sharks. BRAINTREE, Mass. I wasnt going to stand at a bus stop at night with what was going on. Julius Hammond-Desir was arraigned in Quincy District Court on Wednesday afternoon on charges of murder, carrying a firearm without a license and carrying a loaded firearm without a license. January 24, 2022 / 11:58 PM "(Last month's) incident is just unacceptable and I think stopping crime takes a multifaceted approach," Romstad said. He was sentenced to eight years in prison and three years of probation. But now Im starting to worry. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. First published on January 24, 2022 / 11:58 PM. In the police report filed Wednesday, Dunne said Schwartz told a friend and her mother that Beasley had pulled out a gun. Beasley, of Dorchester, was shopping in a store on the main floor of the Braintree mall when police say he was shotby Hammond-Desirwith a handgun. He said that the next time hed be at the airport they would know it. A 26-year-old man who was shot Saturday afternoon at South Shore Plaza in Braintree remains in grave condition, Braintree police said. Mall executives proposed having the dog be under the care of their security team, but the mayor said he'd rather the K-9 be part of the Braintree police force. Darrell Holmes, a St-Laurent resident who lives near the Motel Pierre, said he decided to take an Uber to work Wednesday night because he feared for his life after hearing media reports that victims were being shot at random, including Andr Lemieux, who was shot in St-Laurent. Braintree police said she suffered non-life threatening injuries, and . "It gives us the ability to identity someone and their pathway if something occurs there," Kokoros said. Michael Romstad, executive vice president of property management for Simon, said in a phone interview that the mall is adding new security features including a K-9 unit, more armed guards and more cameras. He said she dropped out of sight out of concern for her own safety. I came out and there were police everywhere.. She said hechanged his appearance by cutting his hair. While police released few details on how the probes into the three deaths led to Shaikh, Quebecs office of independent investigations (BEI) said in a a statement issued Thursday morning, that a Montreal police SWAT team executed a warrant at a motel on Marcel-Laurin Blvd. Gang members exchanged gunfire inside a department store at the mall in 2017, and in 2020, a 15-year-old girl described as an innocent bystander was hit twice during a shooting. Cold Case Cards: All In Is It Ever Too Hopeless? By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The man was taken to a Boston area hospital, police said. Tips can also be emailed to. It all comes down to having a plan to deal with any kind of emergency that may pop up.". (AP) The suspect in a fatal shooting at a Massachusetts shopping mall last month has been captured and faces arraignment Wednesday, prosecutors said. She said Schwartzsent someone to her home on Forest Street in Attleboro in the middle of the night to pick up her car in an effort not to tip off investigators to her location. Schwartz has been charged with accessory to murder, after the fact. The ongoing investigation is being led by the state police detective unit for Norfolk County and Braintree police. New Starbucks line a curiosity, The War on Alzheimers: The Battle Continues, 2022 Rewind: Our favorite stories from last year, From Homeless to Hope: An Educators Journey, Parents threaten lawsuit to block closure of Prov. / CBS Boston. BRAINTREE (CBS) - The South Shore Plaza in Braintree closed Saturday afternoon after a 26-year-old Boston man was shot inside. Chaos ensued at the mall after the shooting, Yassaid, and SWATteams were called in to clear the mall. 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 murder suspect, Abdulla Shaikh, 26, had been released from the institution following a decision by an administrative tribunal in January 2021. "And that we will be working directly with the South Shore Plaza, Simon Properties to come up with solutions to these problems.". 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. Kokoros said he likes many of the mall's proposals, especially replacing antiquated cameras and increasing the overall number of them. This is not the first incident that we've had at the mall, the last being July 3, 2020," he said. Morrissey said the charges stem from actions Schwartz took following the shooting, though he did not specify what those actions were. "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. A police officer helped them with their belongings as they told a reporter this was their first night in Montreal. Morrissey said authorities do not know at this time if there is more than one suspect. Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more. I didnt think I would ever experience something like this, a woman added. Jan. 24: 26-year-old man shot at South Shore Plaza has died, police still looking for shooter. Authorities said Schwartz did not go home in the five days after the shooting, changed location repeatedly, and has a prior history of not showing up to court dates. The suspect who fired the shot, as best we can tell, immediately left the mall, Cohoon said at a news conference. 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. 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. I didnt hear anything. We all just waited outside and ran toward the outside, and I just kept walking with the crowd. Courtesy: Norfolk District Attorneys Office. So we dont know if its because of mental illness or another motivation. Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. "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.". Hammond-Desir's arrest is the secondin connection with Beasley's death. at 7 a.m. Thursday. Schwartz was arrested Thursday and pleaded not guilty to the charge in Quincy District Court Friday morning. He alluded to a project, but was evasive.. 2023 Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. The suspect in a fatal shooting at a Massachusetts shopping mall last month was ordered held without bail at his arraignment on Wednesday. He was incoherent. Large police presence at the South Shore Plaza Saturday afternoon and are asking people to avoid the area. Our officers should be the ones handling any K-9s in any type of situation like that.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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