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Patron Killed Inside Cape Cod Restaurant; Suspect Held

Prosecutors have withheld names and charging details while investigators continue the inquiry ahead of the suspect’s scheduled Monday court appearance.

Overview

  • A man in his 40s was shot and killed inside the Moonfish Restaurant & Tavern on Route 28 in Dennis during late Friday night, according to the owner and prosecutors.
  • Dennis police and the Cape and Islands district attorney say one male suspect was taken into custody and is expected to appear in Orleans District Court on Monday.
  • The district attorney’s office has declined to identify the victim or suspect or specify charges because the investigation is active.
  • The restaurant closed temporarily, a planned local car show was postponed, and the owner said a specialized cleanup cost about $3,000.
  • The case is unfolding locally and could affect the small business and community safety perceptions as prosecutors develop evidence and decide formal charges.