An alleged accessory to the murder pleaded not guilty Friday. The next thing I know, I hear the cops saying, Get out of the way! Read more about cookies here. There was a confrontation between two men inside a store and one of the men shot the other, according to authorities. It could happen anywhere," WBZ security analyst Ed Davis said. Where there was some disagreement was regarding Simon's security team using a K-9 officer at the mall. "She's received threat after threat after threat," Malcolm said. 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. It was at least the second shooting to occur at the mall within the past two years. and was declared dead at the scene. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Julius Hammond-Desir, 19, faces a murder charge in the Jan. 22 shooting of Dijoun Beasley at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree. The two men, who asked that their names not be published, said they heard at least three shots fired. 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. , RI reports $1.6M in back pay recovered since 2020, Prosecutor who charged Alahverdian buys UK castle, Whos in the mix to replace Congressman Cicilline, New NCAA president says NIL rules could protect athletes, Bryant loses at buzzer to Maine, drops to No. "I was very close to a door, and I just heard everyone start saying, 'Evacuate! He said that the next time hed be at the airport they would know it. She moved around, changed her social media settings and stayed off her cellphone, Yas said. Authorities said Hammond-Desir might have changed his appearance since the shooting. Courtesy: Norfolk District Attorneys Office. A man suspected of killing three people was shot by police in Montreal Aug. 4, 2022. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Massachusetts could get another snowstorm Friday: What areas were the jackpot zones in this past storm? No arrests at this time. He said she dropped out of sight out of concern for her own safety. ", New: This video shows the chaos inside South Shore Plaza following gunfire this afternoon. BRAINTREE (CBS) The South Shore Plaza in Braintree closed Saturday afternoon after a 26-year-old Boston man was shot inside. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. They were later joined by more units, as well as the Braintree Fire Department, Brewster Ambulance, and first responders from surrounding areas. Braintree police on Friday issued a murder arrest warrant and said they are looking for Hammond-Desir in connection to the shooting. 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. Shoppers could be seen fleeing the mall, while others sheltered in place. Police have identified the suspect in Saturdays fatal shooting as Julius Hammond-Desir, 19, of Maynard. 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. Please try again. "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. BRAINTREE, Mass. The victim has been identified as Dijoun Beasley, 26, of Dorchester. The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox. "They do have a dog they brought in that can be used to detect weapons," Kokoros said. Chaos ensued at the mall after the shooting, Yassaid, and SWATteams were called in to clear the mall. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting incident in a Braintree mall on Friday night. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, Morrissey said, and the shooter remains at-large. More:South Shore Plaza owner says mall getting a K-9 unit, more cameras in response to shooting. Here is our latest offer. ", Photos from the 2020 shooting:Gunfire at South Shore Plaza. Another tourist from France left the motel late in the morning towing a suitcase behind her. The violence began Jan. 13 with the shooting of Amir Beneyad, 17, in Plateau-Mont-Royal. Tips can also be emailed to tips@braintreema.gov. "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.] Dijoun Beasley, 26, of Dorchester, was shopping at the mall, when authorities say Julius Hammond-Desir, 19, of Maynard, shot him. BRAINTREE, MA Mayor Charles Kokoros said he's working with Simon Property Group, the company that owns the South Shore Plaza, to improve security and prevent incidents like the fatal shooting on Jan. 22, from happening again. Quebec provincial police say a 59-year-old man has been arrested in relation to an alleged double homicide that took place Saturday in Montreal.. Details such as these are still being discussed, and Kokoros said he'll update the community again in the coming weeks. A 15-year-old girl was injured in a shooting at the South Shore Plaza mall in Braintree, Massachusetts, officials said. Lunar time zone push begins, Hate your signature? "We would like to see that be something that we have the care, custody and control of. BRAINTREE, Mass. 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. In July 2020, a man fired a gun six times inside the mall, hitting a 15-year-old girl. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. No one was hurt in that incident. Investigation ongoing. The first victim was killed at around 9:45 p.m. at Jules-Poitras and Deguire Blvds. "We just all rushed to the exit, and someone said they saw someone with a gun. Hammond-Desir's arrest is the secondin connection with Beasley's death. Schwartz was arrested Thursday and pleaded not guilty to the charge in Quincy District Court Friday morning. The scene was secured by about 5:30 p.m., authorities told reporters. I just dropped my products and started running out with the masses," said Keri Maceus, who was inside the mall at the time of the shooting. What might have been a flower bed near the motels years ago was obviously not kept up and was overrun with weeds. Schwartz has been charged with accessory to murder, after the fact. So we dont know if its because of mental illness or another motivation. BRAINTREE (CBS) - The South Shore Plaza in Braintree closed Saturday afternoon after a 26-year-old Boston man was shot inside. 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. Large police presence at the South Shore Plaza Saturday afternoon and are asking people to avoid the area. 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. The judge sentenced him to eight years in prison. Two of the victims died. She then dropped out of sight and lefther two children in the care of others, Yas said. "We don't know if it's a suspect or suspects, we're trying to sort that out," said Morrissey. Im thinking maybe its time to move, Holmes said. Police said the incident occurred when a male suspect. In the police report filed Wednesday, Dunne said Schwartz told a friend and her mother that Beasley had pulled out a gun. / CBS Boston. 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. 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. The decision was reviewed in March because Shaikh had other criminal cases pending and a psychiatrist determined that Shaikh still represents a significant risk to public safety because of his mental state. The psychiatrist also recommended that Shaikh still reside outside the hospital subject to the terms already in place., According to court files, Shaikh still had a case pending at the Laval courthouse where he was charged in 2016 with assault and sexual assault. The suspect, 26, was declared dead at the scene. He was taken to a Boston hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. Tips can also be emailed to. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Please enter valid email address to continue. In court, Assistant District Attorney Anne Yas said Hammond-Desir spent time in Randolph and New Bedford while evading police. State and local police responded to a call of shots fired with a person down at South Shore Plaza around 3 p.m., Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said during a second press conference Saturday night. They took a body out of it months ago.. The man was a suspect in three deadly shootings in Montreal and Laval this week. (AP) The suspect in a fatal shooting at a Massachusetts shopping mall last month has been captured and faces arraignment Wednesday . 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. 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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. 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. "They're still trying to sort that out," the DA said. According to Braintree Deputy Chief Tim Cohoon, there was an "encounter" between two men inside a store on the first floor of the mall. Evacuate!' I didnt hear anything. The mall was evacuated, and those who had been sheltering in place inside were told it was safe to come outside. Emergency personnel found the victim -- identified only as a 26-year-old Boston resident -- on the ground with at least one apparent gunshot wound. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. People were asked to avoid the area, and the mall immediately went into lockdown; that has since been lifted. He also serves as the news editor on Saturdays. January 22, 2022 / 9:59 PM "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.". Our officers should be the ones handling any K-9s in any type of situation like that.". NEW: The victim is a 26-year-old Boston resident, according to the Norfolk District Attorneys Office. 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. Then, I decided to go run," Chang said. Julius Hammond-Desir, 19 . later met withSimon Property Group, the mall's owner, This one is for you. They wantSimon to pay for more. This was the third shooting in five years at the mall. A police report filed in support of a criminal complaintdoes not mention gang affiliations for either man. Search for suspect in South Shore Plaza shooting continues in Braintree. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. / CBS Boston. Schwartz did not go home and changed location repeatedly and has a prior history of defaulting on court dates, officials added. If it really was random, just for fun, then I dont see how we can walk around the city and feel safe. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Braintree police detectives at (781) 794-8620 or [emailprotected]. BRAINTREE, MA The owner of the South Shore Plaza pledged to improve security at the Braintree mall following a fatal shooting on Jan. 22. @wbz (???? #polmtl, Montreal Mayor Valrie Plante took to social media Thursday morning to thank the police forces involved in the investigations, saying Once again our police have shown their efficiency and devotion to the safety of Montrealers.. Im sorry to say this but this is really a shy area, the man said, asking that his name not be published. Schwartz was arrested Thursday and pleaded not guilty to the charge in Quincy District Court Friday morning. 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. Its under investigation. 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. Hammond-Desir was arrested in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston by Braintree, Boston and State Police, the Norfolk County district attorney's office said Wednesday. Kokoros commended Braintree officers as well as police from surrounding communities for responding so quickly and professionally to the chaotic scene. If you live in St-Laurent you know the Motel Pierre is not the best place in the world, he said. 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. ", "This is unacceptable," he added. The mall was closed for the remainder of the day. The tribunal decided, on Jan. 21, 2021, that Shaikh was well enough to reside outside the hospital as long as he agreed to live at a place approved by the people who were treating him. We all just waited outside and ran toward the outside, and I just kept walking with the crowd. 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. Until the shooting started. She is scheduled to be arraigned Friday, where Morrissey said the details relative to the basis for the accessory charge may be disclosed in court.. "[The shooting happened] in one of the stores in the plaza, not too far from one of the garages. Theres often something bad going on at that motel. His name is not being released at this time. Braintree Mayor Hosting Youth Sports Night At Town Hall, How we protect you from Misleading advertising and communications, Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In Braintree, Free MA Community College Outlined In Gov's Budget, Latest Pets Up For Adoption In Braintree Area. 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. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Its really getting frustrating, Mefth said. Skull-waving neo-Nazi Russian mercenary gets shot in head in execution-style attack. Morrissey said authorities do not know at this time if there is more than one suspect. 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. Authorities have not made any arrests in the shooting. Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros called the shooting last month "unacceptable.". 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 . (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. I was very concerned. In 2018, Shaikh was a resident of Pickering, Ont., when he was declared not criminally responsible in a case held at the Montreal courthouse where he was charged with mischief. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Braintree police are searching for the suspect. A 26-year-old man who was shot Saturday afternoon at South Shore Plaza in Braintree remains in grave condition, Braintree police said. Anyone who has any information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Braintree Police Department by calling (781) 794-8620 or the Massachusetts State Police at (781) 830-4990. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "(Last month's) incident is just unacceptable and I think stopping crime takes a multifaceted approach," Romstad said. Suspect's release was 'bearable' risk, lawyer says Franois Legault, the lawyer who represented Shaikh during the March hearing, said he wonders if police acted hastily in shooting and killing . The Motel Pierre located on the major roadway through the St-Laurent borough has been there for decades and has seen better days. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Police said the incident occurred when a male suspect approached the man inside a store in the mall and brandished a firearm and fired. 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. His lawyer in the case declined to comment on what happened to Shaikh out of respect to his family.. Anyone who was at the mall or in the area between 3 - 3:30 p.m. that saw anything out of the ordinary is asked to contact state and local detectives -- particularly if they were near the section where the shooting occurred, or in the nearby parking garage. NBC10 Boston reached out to South Shore Plaza for comment, and a spokesman said all inquiries should be directed to the Braintree Police Department. Schwartz told her friend that the encounter started because Beasley thoughtHammond-Desir was staring at him. 24-year-old Michael Spence was arraigned in Braintree court Monday. Beasley, 26, of Boston, was shopping inside a store at the mall when he was targeted by another man with a handgun, authorities said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. A murder arrest warrant has been issued. Beasley's mother and girlfriend were in the courtroom for the short arraignment. #NBC10Boston #NECN https://t.co/EsU4phEZzk. We encountered an issue signing you up. "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. DETAILS TO COME. Police are seeking the publics help in tracking down a teen suspected in a fatal shooting last weekend at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree. He wants better cameras installed. BRAINTREE, MASS. Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), 2 shootings in Brockton a day apart leave 1 dead, 1 injured, Roslindale man arrested after allegedly spraying unknown liquid in T riders face, Man killed near Massachusetts casino was father of teen injured by Connecticut police. There was also gang-related gunfire inside the plaza in February of 2017. According to prosecutors, Saturday's incident was not random. The fatal shooting of 26-year-old. Judge Mary Orfanello ordered him held without bail until a probable cause hearing March 15. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The shooting was the third to happen at the South Shore Plaza in the last five years. The January shooting was the third time in recent memory shots were fired inside the mall. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said the. Sources said investigators have strong leads for who shot Beasley. He was wanted by police for nearly fourweeksbefore his arrest. Police tape was visible in front of the motel as well as at the back of a small section of building. The man was taken to a Boston area hospital, police said. Detectives are following several leads at this time, police said. Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. 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. A fight escalated into a shooting and Michael Spence was arrested after he was identified using surveillance footage and other resources. According to Braintree Deputy Chief Tim Cohoon, there was an "encounter" between two men inside a store on the first floor of the mall. I wasnt going to stand at a bus stop at night with what was going on. "She kept herself out of the public eye," Yas said. She is being held on $20,000 bail. Samantha Schwartz, 27, was arrested Thursday afternoon in Quincy, however, Morrissey confirmed she is not the one who pulled the trigger. Police protect the scene after a man suspected of three homicides was shot dead by Montreal police Aug. 4, 2022. 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. 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. Yas said in court that Beasley was defenseless. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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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? She said hechanged his appearance by cutting his hair. It was between two men, and one pulled out a firearm and shot the other. "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. He was charged with mischief on July 19, 2018, and was declared not criminally responsible for his actions on Nov. 7, 2018. The video then shows Hammond-Desir lift his shirt and shoot Beasley in the head. MSP, @BraintreePolice and other local departments are on scene @SouthShorePlaza in response to a shooting. Montreal police secured the area around Motel Pierre, where a homicide suspected was gunned down by police Aug. 4, 2022. Police are investigating a brazen daytime shooting that sent shoppers fleeing from the South Shore Plaza in Braintree. "The goal here is to have Simon Property invest some money into the infrastructure things that we need to have done," Kokoros said Jan. 28. Yas said Hammond-Desirconfronted Beasley and shot him seconds later, then left the mall. He was also required to follow treatment and had to supply urine samples to prove he was no longer using cannabis. 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. Gunshotswere fired, but no one washurt. According to the D.A., Beasley was shopping inside a store on the main floor of the mall when he was shot. 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. The I-Team did reach out to Beasley's family but no one responded. Until the shooting started. BRAINTREE, Mass. Thank you to the @SPVM and our partners at @policelaval and @sureteduquebec, the last 48 hours have been trying for everyone. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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? (WHDH) - The man who is accused of firing a gun inside South Shore Plaza is now formally facing several charges. AVOID THE AREA. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Beasley died at the hospital. 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