Crime
19-year-old Danielson Varela charged in fatal shooting of Cristiano Macedo inside New Bedford Morna Lounge and Grill
Two female victims sustained gunshot wounds and were treated for their injuries.
A 19-year-old New Bedford resident, Danielson Varela, has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday at the Morna Lounge and Grill on Acushnet Avenue.
The incident left one man dead and two women injured, according to authorities.
The shooting, reported Saturday inside the popular lounge, resulted in the death of 27-year-old Cristiano Macedo, also of New Bedford.
Two female victims sustained gunshot wounds and were treated for their injuries.
Varela was apprehended on Sunday and now faces multiple charges, including:
- First-degree murder
- Unlawful possession of a firearm
- Carrying a loaded firearm
- Two counts of assault and battery with a firearm
He is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday in New Bedford District Court.
The case remains under active investigation by Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with New Bedford Police and Homicide Unit prosecutors.
Authorities have not released additional details about the events leading up to the shooting or Varela’s alleged involvement.
This tragic incident has shaken the New Bedford community, with many expressing condolences to the family of Cristiano Macedo and concern for the injured victims.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.