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One Dead and Eight Shot at Taunton House Party

Authorities have recovered shell casings, identified the fatality and appealed for public tips as detectives carry out an active investigation.

Overview

  • The shooting, which occurred early Sunday morning, wounded eight people at a Weir Street house party and left 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton dead.
  • Most surviving victims were described by the Bristol County district attorney as having non-life-threatening injuries and one person remains in serious but stable condition.
  • Investigators returned to the scene and recovered several shell casings on the train tracks behind the house as part of an active probe.
  • Neighbors and witnesses described a chaotic scene with heavy police response, cellphone video of the aftermath, and some victims leaving in private cars.
  • Police have not announced any arrests and are asking anyone with information to contact the Taunton Police Department, a request that could shape next steps in the case and local safety measures.