Massachusetts
“It was senseless:” Massachusetts family speaks out after police say teen shot, killed in Fall River
FALL RIVER, MA. (WJAR) — Even a week later, the emotions are still raw for the family and friends of Jovanni Perez.
The 18-year-old was shot and killed on Locust Street on the afternoon of October 14 in Fall River, according to police.
Loved ones gathered at that same spot seven days later to lay down flowers, light candles and release balloons as part of a small vigil to remember a person near and dear to them.
“Heartbreak. Shock. Jovanni didn’t deserve this,” said Jovanni’s mother, Katie Perez. “Jovanni was a sweet, amazing, respectful kid who just enjoyed life and enjoyed everybody. He didn’t make problems or have problems. He didn’t deserve this. It was senseless.”
Jovanni was the oldest of 5 siblings and half-siblings, which includes his 16-year-old sister, Jaylani.
“He showed me everything. Sports, we were always together,” she told NBC 10 News.
His cousin, Brian, shared a powerful moment by the small memorial set up along the street and reflected on what Jovanni meant to him.
“We were blood cousins, but that was more like my brother. We did everything together from when we were in diapers [to now].”
Jovanni was an avid fan of sports and loved to dance and sing. He was also a young father to two young children, ages 1 and 3. His aunt, Luz Perez, says he was out of school and working but was hoping to get back to school in the near future.
“They’re not going to remember their dad now and we’re going to have to do everything to make sure they know who their dad was,” Katie said.
On Thursday, a 17-year-old from Fall River was charged with Jovanni’s murder. Prosecutors say Antwyne Robinson shot Jovanni while he was walking outside of his girlfriend’s house that afternoon. They allege dated Robinson has recently just broken up with Jovanni’s girlfriend.
Investigation revealed Robinson threatened the girlfriend and Perez before, including murder threats, prosecutors said in Fall River District Court. He’s being held without bail and is due back in court on November 17.
“I just want these guns to stop, this gun violence to stop. He was only 18, he didn’t deserve this,” Luz Perez, Jovanni’s aunt, said. “Jovanni deserves justice, the family deserves justice, we want answers.”
A GoFundMe page in Jovanni’s name raised more than $3600 but is no longer active. Funeral arrangements are still being ironed out.
Massachusetts
Maps show icing threat across Massachusetts on Saturday; winter weather advisory issued
BOSTON – The WBZ-TV weather team has issued a NEXT weather alert for the threat of ice on the roads in Massachusetts on Saturday.
New England saw a precursor to the weekend weather on Friday morning when people awoke to patchy black ice.
Some might say that the timing of the ice seems to work in our favor, as most of the weather activity is expected to occur prior to 7 a.m. Saturday morning. However, any lingering minor instances of ice could pose a big concern for roads, walking, running, etc.
Ice and scattered showers for Saturday
Confidence for slick spots is greatest in western and central Mass, where there is a higher chance of ice accumulation. A much lesser possibility of ice remains for areas east of Route 495 and I-95.
However, given that temperatures are expected to slip below freezing yet again, everyone should be careful when heading out on the roads Saturday.
By mid-morning, warm air will begin to move into the region, all but stalling any remaining ice conditions. This will allow “warmth” to elevate temperatures into the mid-to-upper 30s, just as our first round of weekend rain moves in by noon.
This storm system heading our way has already had a mean streak, causing severe weather down south. However, the storm will lose its energy for severe weather by the time it reaches us and New England will just have to contend with scattered showers and light winds.
Timing of weekend storms
Many people in western and central Massachusetts will see spots of black ice before sunrise on Saturday, which could be made worse by additional freezing rain.
As for Boston the chance of ice falls significantly below 10% on Saturday. And if you’re heading to Foxboro for the Chargers-Patriots game, we recommend bundling up and bringing rain gear. This will be a dreary, gray and soggy game.
Massachusetts
Fallen police officer remembered by Massachusetts community 14 years after fatal robbery
WOBURN – For 14 years and counting, a Massachusetts community has come together to remember a fallen officer who gave his life to protect his community the day after Christmas.
Killed while responding to robbery
The town of Woburn remembered Officer Jack Maguire with a police procession and a Christmas tree draped in blue lights. The tree overlooks the tragedy.
Maguire was shot and killed while responding to a robbery at Kohl’s on Dec. 26, 2010. He wasn’t even supposed to work that evening.
“Jack had enough seniority to take Christmas off, but he worked, so the younger people with younger kids could spend it with their family,” remembered former Woburn Police Chief Robert Ferullo. He was there the night that Maguire died but at the time he was a lieutenant on the force. “It was a miserable blizzard, it was a horrible night, Jack didn’t need to be here. Jack was right over there. Jack got out of his car, and engaged. And did what he was trained to do.”
Maguire exchanged gunfire with one of the men involved, Dominic Cinelli, who was out of jail on parole. He died from gunshot wounds sustained during the incident.
“A good officer”
“Jack was always a friend, a role model, a mentor, somebody I spent my entire career with,” said Ferullo.
“Jack was a really hard-working cop, grinding it out. He would work on all of the details. He would work all of the time,” said Maguire’s brother, Chuck Maguire.
That night, Chuck Maguire got a call from his cousin telling him that his brother had been shot. It wasn’t until he got to the hospital and started asking questions that he heard the final news.
“Then as I turned my head, they announce the code that he had died,” said Chuck Maguire. “It’s sad that he died just after turning 60, and just after he announced he was going to retire. We miss him. His kids miss him. My kids don’t see him.”
Chuck Maguire is thankful for the years of community support. People lined Washington Street in Woburn Thursday to watch the police cars pass by the tree in his brother’s honor.
“He was a great guy, a good family man, a good officer,” remembered Bruce Hildebrandt, a Woburn resident who takes the time every year to make sure the tree and its ornaments remain in place. “I pick them up, freezing my fingers off pinching the hooks, but that was not much of a suffering for me compared to what Jack gave for us.”
BROOKLINE – A massive fire tore through a mansion in Brookline, Massachusetts Thursday morning which resulted in part of the home’s roof collapsing.
It happened at 10:40 a.m. at a home on Sargent Road. Firefighters said they received a 911 call about smoke coming from the home’s attic. Heavy smoke could be seen coming from the attic when firefighters arrived.
The fire spread and part of the roof collapsed at one point. Firefighters from several departments, including Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Newton ended up responding and were on the scene for more than two hours.
All five people in the home got out safely and no one was hurt.
The cause of the fire is under investigation but firefighters said it does not appear to be suspicious.
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