Three suspects are being held on weapons and ammunition charges in connection with a shooting that killed a teenager during a Massachusetts house party. Wallisom Texeira Da Silva, 20, of Hyde Park; Arnoldo Nogueira Filho, 19, of Northborough; and Pedro Desouza-Passos, 27, of Rockland, were in court Monday to face the firearm-related charges in connection with the death of the 16-year-old victim who was shot during a large party in Northborough. All are being held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said the 16-year-old victim was from Bellingham. He said the superintendent of Bellingham Public Schools has been notified that a teenager from that area was shot and killed.As of Monday afternoon officials have not released the identity of the 16-year-old because his family is out of the country. Authorities said that shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday, a partygoer flagged down a police officer and told them someone had brandished a gun at 333 Howard St., the property where the party was happening.That Northborough police officer requested assistance from state police and from police departments in nearby communities.Early said that while officers were preparing to enter the property, which is approximately two acres, they heard multiple gunshots.At that point, police entered the property and the home, where Early said there were about 300 people in what he described as a “chaotic scene.”First responders from the Northborough Fire Department rendered medical aid to the 16-year-old shooting victim at the scene. A Northborough police officer and Massachusetts State Police trooper carried the teen to a waiting ambulance, according to Early. The district attorney said the victim was transported to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, where he was pronounced dead.Early said a 17-year-old was shot in the buttocks during the house party. That shooting victim was transported to Marlborough Hospital for treatment of his injuries and has since been released. Two others were also treated at Marlborough Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and several others who were treated for injuries at the scene declined further treatment. According to a police report, an on-call detective from Northborough received a call at 1:53 a.m. about a reported shooting with multiple victims at 333 Howard St. The detective said he helped with processing a silver Nissan with New York plates and the occupants who were inside. According to the report, the driver was celebrating her 21st birthday. Da Silva, Nogueira Filho and Desouza-Passos were all in the back seat. A fifth occupant was in the front passenger seat.Inside the car, the detective and a Southborough Sergeant said they found ammunition and magazines inside two black purses. “As daylight came, they found a handgun on a stone path that was leading up to the home. This defendant was asked about that and he admitted that the firearm belonged to him,” Michael Luzzo, an assistant district attorney, told the court during Da Silva’s arraignment.All of the defendants were allowed to stand behind a whiteboard in court, concealing them from cameras and the public. Video below: DA describes deadly shooting during Northborough house partyBellingham Public Schools Superintendent Peter Marano confirmed to NewsCenter 5 that the 16-year-old shooting victim is a Bellingham resident but noted that the 16-year-old was not a student of the school district.”Our thoughts go out to the family of the victim of this senseless incident,” Marano wrote in an email to NewsCenter 5.Marano also wrote that the school district is aware that other young Bellingham residents were at the party when the shooting happened.”We have been in close contact with our partners at the Northborough Police Department and feel confident that this was an isolated incident of violence and there is no threat to anyone in Bellingham or to the schools,” Marano wrote. “Out of an abundance of caution there will be an increased police presence at High School in coming days. Additionally, the high school will have guidance staff available to speak with anyone effected by this tragic incident.””Our thoughts go out to the victim and the victim’s family during this senseless act of violence. It’s especially difficult being Mother’s Day,” said Northborough police Chief Brian Griffin.Early said Griffin had been in contact with the owner of the home where the party was held over the past couple of days in an effort to determine whether or not there would be a party happening at the property.”Last month, we did receive information — after the fact — that there was a large gathering. We did have some intelligence about that,” Griffin said. “We have spoken to the homeowner about that and he assured us that that was the last of it. Obviously, that was not the case.””Northborough police told them they did not want a party at this house, and I commend the Northborough police for what they’ve been doing with regards to this, trying to control the situation,” Early said. “I believe they were told that there would not be a party.”Howard Street residents told NewsCenter 5 reporter Ted Wayman that large parties at the 333 Howard St. property are common.”It usually begins around 12:30 a.m.,” one resident said.The Howard Street property where the large party happened is listed on vacation rental websites and described as a peaceful getaway cottage featuring seven bedrooms, a guest house, a pool and expansive yard space for entertaining.Griffin said the homeowner was on his property when the party was happening, but it remains unclear if the homeowner was the one who threw the party or if it was someone who rented the house for the night.The incident is being investigated by multiple Massachusetts State Police units and multiple local police departments. Anyone with information or video is asked by Griffin to call Northborough police at 508-393-1515.As of Monday, the residence was still being processed by Massachusetts State Police.
Three suspects are being held on weapons and ammunition charges in connection with a shooting that killed a teenager during a Massachusetts house party.
Wallisom Texeira Da Silva, 20, of Hyde Park; Arnoldo Nogueira Filho, 19, of Northborough; and Pedro Desouza-Passos, 27, of Rockland, were in court Monday to face the firearm-related charges in connection with the death of the 16-year-old victim who was shot during a large party in Northborough. All are being held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing.
Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said the 16-year-old victim was from Bellingham. He said the superintendent of Bellingham Public Schools has been notified that a teenager from that area was shot and killed.
As of Monday afternoon officials have not released the identity of the 16-year-old because his family is out of the country.
Authorities said that shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday, a partygoer flagged down a police officer and told them someone had brandished a gun at 333 Howard St., the property where the party was happening.
That Northborough police officer requested assistance from state police and from police departments in nearby communities.
Early said that while officers were preparing to enter the property, which is approximately two acres, they heard multiple gunshots.
At that point, police entered the property and the home, where Early said there were about 300 people in what he described as a “chaotic scene.”
First responders from the Northborough Fire Department rendered medical aid to the 16-year-old shooting victim at the scene. A Northborough police officer and Massachusetts State Police trooper carried the teen to a waiting ambulance, according to Early. The district attorney said the victim was transported to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, where he was pronounced dead.
Early said a 17-year-old was shot in the buttocks during the house party. That shooting victim was transported to Marlborough Hospital for treatment of his injuries and has since been released. Two others were also treated at Marlborough Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and several others who were treated for injuries at the scene declined further treatment.
According to a police report, an on-call detective from Northborough received a call at 1:53 a.m. about a reported shooting with multiple victims at 333 Howard St. The detective said he helped with processing a silver Nissan with New York plates and the occupants who were inside.
According to the report, the driver was celebrating her 21st birthday. Da Silva, Nogueira Filho and Desouza-Passos were all in the back seat. A fifth occupant was in the front passenger seat.
Inside the car, the detective and a Southborough Sergeant said they found ammunition and magazines inside two black purses.
“As daylight came, they found a handgun on a stone path that was leading up to the home. This defendant was asked about that and he admitted that the firearm belonged to him,” Michael Luzzo, an assistant district attorney, told the court during Da Silva’s arraignment.
All of the defendants were allowed to stand behind a whiteboard in court, concealing them from cameras and the public.
Video below: DA describes deadly shooting during Northborough house party
Bellingham Public Schools Superintendent Peter Marano confirmed to NewsCenter 5 that the 16-year-old shooting victim is a Bellingham resident but noted that the 16-year-old was not a student of the school district.
“Our thoughts go out to the family of the victim of this senseless incident,” Marano wrote in an email to NewsCenter 5.
Marano also wrote that the school district is aware that other young Bellingham residents were at the party when the shooting happened.
“We have been in close contact with our partners at the Northborough Police Department and feel confident that this was an isolated incident of violence and there is no threat to anyone in Bellingham or to the schools,” Marano wrote. “Out of an abundance of caution there will be an increased police presence at [Bellingham] High School in coming days. Additionally, the high school will have guidance staff available to speak with anyone effected by this tragic incident.”
“Our thoughts go out to the victim and the victim’s family during this senseless act of violence. It’s especially difficult being Mother’s Day,” said Northborough police Chief Brian Griffin.
Early said Griffin had been in contact with the owner of the home where the party was held over the past couple of days in an effort to determine whether or not there would be a party happening at the property.
“Last month, we did receive information — after the fact — that there was a large gathering. We did have some intelligence about that,” Griffin said. “We have spoken to the homeowner about that and he assured us that that was the last of it. Obviously, that was not the case.”
“Northborough police told them they did not want a party at this house, and I commend the Northborough police for what they’ve been doing with regards to this, trying to control the situation,” Early said. “I believe they were told that there would not be a party.”
Howard Street residents told NewsCenter 5 reporter Ted Wayman that large parties at the 333 Howard St. property are common.
“It usually begins around 12:30 a.m.,” one resident said.
The Howard Street property where the large party happened is listed on vacation rental websites and described as a peaceful getaway cottage featuring seven bedrooms, a guest house, a pool and expansive yard space for entertaining.
Griffin said the homeowner was on his property when the party was happening, but it remains unclear if the homeowner was the one who threw the party or if it was someone who rented the house for the night.
The incident is being investigated by multiple Massachusetts State Police units and multiple local police departments. Anyone with information or video is asked by Griffin to call Northborough police at 508-393-1515.
As of Monday, the residence was still being processed by Massachusetts State Police.
