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Massachusetts Woman Charged With Murder in Taunton House-Party Shooting

She is scheduled for arraignment at Taunton District Court as prosecutors and police continue an active evidence-led investigation.

Overview

  • A Taunton house-party shooting left 22-year-old Zirovick Depina dead and seven other people in their 20s wounded, authorities said.
  • The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office arrested 25-year-old Sienna Barboza and charged her with one count of murder and seven counts of armed assault with intent to murder.
  • Barboza is due to be arraigned at Taunton District Court and prosecutors have not publicly updated the medical status of the other victims.
  • Investigators recovered shell casings at the scene and have asked the public for tips while the criminal probe remains active.
  • Neighbors and friends described shock and grief over the killing and warned the case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence affecting young people in the area.