“Armed Murder Suspect in Hyannis Arrested After Assaulting Officers, Faces Multiple Charges”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : HYANNIS, Massachusetts – Police Capture Armed Murder Suspect in Hyannis Residence

Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Monday evening, members of the Barnstable Police Department joined forces with operatives from the state police violent fugitive apprehension unit to apprehend an armed and dangerous murder suspect in a Hyannis residence. The suspect, identified as 18-year-old Jamal Bazile from Brockton, was found in possession of a handgun when taken into custody. During the arrest, Bazile reportedly became combative and assaulted the officers. Eventually, he was secured and transported back to Brockton to face multiple felony charges, including murder, according to a police source.

According to a statement from Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz, the incident leading to the arrest occurred on Friday at approximately 7:24 p.m. Brockton Police were dispatched to the Hibachi Sushi Supreme Buffet at 718 Crescent Street following reports of a shooting inside the restaurant.

The victim, 22-year-old Joe Araujo, was shot point-blank while seated in a booth. Sustaining gunshot wounds to his abdomen and leg, Araujo was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

District Attorney Cruz revealed that the Brockton Police immediately contacted the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, initiating an investigation into the case. Detectives worked tirelessly throughout the weekend, collecting information, speaking with witnesses, and gathering surveillance footage, including video footage of the shooting captured by the restaurant’s cameras.

Based on the evidence collected, Detectives were able to establish probable cause and obtain an arrest warrant for two suspects – Jamal Bazile and 22-year-old Nathan Veiga. Police executed a search warrant at Veiga’s residence, where they discovered a distinct jacket believed to have been worn by Bazile during the alleged shooting. Veiga was subsequently taken into custody by the Brockton Police.

On Monday evening, Bazile was found at a Hyannis home and was taken into custody. However, he resisted arrest and assaulted the police officers. Upon his arrest, Bazile was found in possession of a loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun containing four rounds, according to sources.

In Brockton District Court on Tuesday, Jamal Bazile pleaded not guilty to the charges of murder, possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, and discharge of a firearm. Nathan Veiga pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and accessory before the fact.

Both Bazile and Veiga were ordered to be held without bail by Judge Michael Vitali. Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Sprague is handling the prosecution, with the investigation being conducted by the Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police.

Bazile and Veiga are scheduled to appear in court again on February 13 for a probable cause hearing.

Please note that the initial details provided in this report are based on a media statement from the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, as well as information from police sources. It is important to remember that the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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