Fall River Police, State Police, and the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office have released the identities of those killed in yesterday’s shooting near Griffin Park. We also get an update from Fall River Police Chief Jeffrey Cardoza
29-year-old Jovaughn Antonio Mills of Fall River and 14-year-old Miguel Sanjurjo of Fall River died of gunshot wounds received in yesterday afternoon’s shooting
A third shooting victim, a 19-year-old Fall River man, continues to undergo treatment at Rhode Island Hospital and is expected to survive.
Chief Cardoza says his department continues to aid state police and the district attorney’s office investigating yesterday’s shooting; looking at physical evidence, interviewing neighbors, and reviewing video surveillance.
Chief Cardoza says gun violence remains the number one public safety issue facing Fall River, and he remains committed to devising strategies to combat the problem by working in conjunction with the community.
The chief could provide any further details on potential suspects or motives of yesterday’s shooting.
Sanjurjo was a student at Resiliency Preparatory Academy (RPA) and Mills is a former RPA student. Fall River Shcool Superintendent Matthew Malone issued a statement calling for the end to violence.
“The safety, wellness, and security of our students and staff are always our highest priority. We ask that you remain vigilant in our collective efforts to uphold safety and always if you see
something, say something,” said Malone.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the recently departed, their families, friends, and loved ones.”
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