“Woman shot, man wanted” : Arrest Warrant Issued for Woman Fatally Shot in Brockton Car, Identified as Stephanie Beatty

Accident – death – Obituary News : Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Woman in Brockton

BROCKTON — A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Friday morning as a woman was fatally shot inside a parked car on Nason Street, according to prosecutors. The Brockton Police Department swiftly responded to a distress call reporting a shooting at approximately 12:22 a.m.

Upon their arrival at the scene, law enforcement discovered a female victim inside the vehicle, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Tragically, the victim, identified as 22-year-old Stephanie Beatty from Norwich, Connecticut, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office has expressed their condolences to the family of the victim.

Following a thorough investigation by the Brockton police, in collaboration with the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, a breakthrough has been made. An arrest warrant has been obtained for 29-year-old Gelson Fernandes from Brockton, charging him with murder. The District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that the victim and the suspect were previously acquainted.

As of Friday afternoon, law enforcement officials are actively seeking Fernandes, urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. The community is urged to remain vigilant and assist in any way possible to ensure a swift arrest.

This devastating incident marks the second fatal shooting in Brockton this week. Just a few days ago, on Tuesday evening, Marvin Hill, a 35-year-old resident of Brockton, was shot near Lexington Street. Despite being rushed by ambulance to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton and subsequently airlifted to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Hill tragically succumbed to his injuries the following day.

The shootings, occurring within close proximity to each other, have left the community shocked and concerned for their safety. However, law enforcement authorities have not yet confirmed whether the two incidents are connected. Investigations into both cases are ongoing, as authorities leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice.

The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The Brockton Police Department has provided the following contact information for individuals with information regarding these incidents:

– Brockton Police Department: [Phone number]
– Massachusetts State Police: [Phone number]
– Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office: [Phone number]

The community is encouraged to come together during these challenging times and support each other. The loss of two lives under such tragic circumstances is a stark reminder of the importance of community safety and the need to work collectively towards preventing such incidents in the future.

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[Author’s Note: Enterprise staff writer Amelia Stern can be reached via email at astern@enterprisenews.com.].