Massachusetts
Car linked to shooting of Mass. grandma also struck officer, police say
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Authorities say a automobile they imagine is linked to the taking pictures of a grandmother in Massachusetts earlier this week additionally struck a police officer Friday.
Chelsea police had been looking for a silver Subaru on Friday with the license plate quantity “9GK342.” The motive force of the automobile is accused of dashing into East Boston over the Chelsea Avenue bridge after placing an officer throughout a cease. The officer was handled for his accidents and didn’t go to the hospital, in keeping with Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes.
WCVB reported the automobile is now in police custody after it was present in Lynn and towed to the Chelsea Police Division. Authorities had been ready for a search warrant.
Kyes says the automobile is expounded to the taking pictures of a 68-year-old grandmother in entrance of 87 Washington Ave. in Chelsea on Thursday. Officers responded round 1:10 p.m. to a report of gunshots involving two or extra individuals and located the lady shot on Everett Avenue. She was taken to Massachusetts Basic Hospital in Boston, the place she was reported to be in steady situation and is anticipated to outlive, in keeping with police.
The lady was not concerned in an altercation reported on the time of the taking pictures, authorities mentioned. She was shot as she entered her car after leaving a close-by enterprise.
Witnesses reported seeing a person working away after the taking pictures, together with a silver sedan fleeing the realm, in keeping with police.
Chelsea police and Massachusetts State Police detectives are investigating the taking pictures. Residents within the metropolis can present data anonymously by calling the 24-hour tip line at (617) 466-4880.
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Massachusetts
Here's The Staggering Cost Of Land In Massachusetts
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The average property owner in America owns 10,800 square feet, or a quarter of an acre. In rural areas of Massachusetts, it’s not uncommon to own many acres of land, but in more densely populated areas more of the average quarter of an acre is much more common.
We live in the western part of Massachusetts where land is a little more plentiful than the crowded eastern section of the state. Buying land and building a home is a beautiful thing, but there is a lot to it. Clearing land, zoning, getting electricity, access to sewer or septic, access to water, and more are all part of the process.
For the purpose of this post, we are talking strictly the average price of land per acre in the state of Massachusetts. Land is super expensive in some municipalities and super affordable in others.
Rhode Island comes in at number one, and Massachusetts has the second highest average per acre land cost.
The 5 States Where Land is the Most Valuable
- Rhode Island – $350,400/acre
- Massachusetts – $333,200/acre
- Connecticut – $282,900/acre
- New Jersey – $242,900/acre
- Hawai’i – $202,400/acre
The 5 States Where Land is the Least Valuable
- Arizona – $4,200/acre
- New Mexico – $6,000/acre
- Mississippi – $10,800/acre
- Colorado – $11,600/acre
- Arkansas – $11,600/acre
So what do you notice about the geographical location of the most expensive land versus the least expensive? The more expensive land is in the eastern part of America and the least in the west, for the most part.
LOOK: This is where homes are selling the fastest right now
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Massachusetts
7 young adults shot at pop-up party organized on social media in Massachusetts city
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METHUEN — Massachusetts police say gunfire erupted and multiple people were shot early Sunday morning during a pop-up party organized on social media.
Seven people were shot and wounded during the overnight violence. An eighth person was hurt while running away when shots rang out at a large gathering of young people in Methuen, authorities said Sunday.
DA calls it “tragic case of gun violence”
The gunfire began just before 2 a.m. after hundreds of people gathered for a pop-up party billed as a car meetup organized on social media, officials said at a news conference. The party happened in an industrial park along Lindburg Avenue, a secluded area of Methuen. Tire tracks from drivers doing donuts could still be seen on the ground Sunday evening.
The victims range in age from 17 to 22 years old. Two of the victims are in critical condition.
“That’s very family-friendly area, it’s a nice area to live,” said Methuen resident Joseph Autiio. “I’m honestly shocked it happened over there. I think social media affects everybody. Everybody’s connected and can see things going on on social media, especially young kids, and it definitely affects the way they think and it’s getting worse and worse, obviously. It’s sad, especially that people got shot.”
“This is another tragic case of gun violence that brings us together this morning,” Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker said. “It’s pretty amazing that with the amount of ballistics evidence that we’re recovering that more people weren’t hurt.”
Pop-up party was organized on social media
Authorities declined to comment on the number of suspects. No arrests have been made, and no weapons have been recovered.
Metheun Police Chief Scott McNamara said authorities have been monitoring other “hot spots” where such gatherings typically take place, but Sunday’s attack happened in a new location and was the first to turn violent.
“Usually these meet-ups consist of very loud music, disorderly conduct, sometimes drinking,” he said. “We try to take action where we can to discourage it, and we’ve been fairly successful in that regard. Unfortunately we did experience a tragic incident here in Metheun last night.”
No suspects have been identified. Tucker said they’re pursuing all potential leads in the case.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts 14-year-old killed in crash at dirt bike track
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WAREHAM – A 14-year-old boy died Saturday after crashing at a Massachusetts dirt bike track.
It happened around 12:30 p.m. at Diamond MC on Atwood Farm Way in Wareham.
Teenager killed at Diamond MX track
The Plymouth District Attorney’s office said the boy was rushed to Tobey Hospital in Wareham but later died.
Massachusetts State Police are investigating the death.
“The Diamond MX family extends our deepest condolences to the riders family and all involved,” the facility said in a statement.
The DA did not release the name of the teenager who was killed.
Previous death at Wareham
In 2021, a 13-year-old girl died during a crash at the same track.
Ava Pioppi of Carver lost control after landing a jump, swerved into oncoming traffic and collided with a man on another bike.
The track was known as Wareham MX Park at the time, though the owner later closed the facility.
Track owner responds to death of rider
The track’s current owner said the facility can “confidently say all safety measures were taken and in place.”
“The Motorcross community partakes in riding for the fun, freedom and escape it provides for us. With that being said we also know the risk that is involved,” the track owner posted on social media. “As an owner operator this is the first tragic accident that has happened on our watch. I can’t explain how much this has shaken me. I wanted to get involved for all the positive things the sport brought to the riders and to the community. I also did this for a place for my family to enjoy also. This is a part of business nobody enjoys or plans for.”
The owner said the track is closed on Sunday “out of respect for the family and track employees.”
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