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James Rizza

Case from Mattapoisett, MA dated Jun 30, 2026

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In the quiet, seaside town of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, the tranquility of a summer afternoon was shattered on June 30, 2026. James Rizza, a 57-year-old man, was found in his driveway on Harbor Road with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency services were called to the scene around 3 p.m., and Rizza was rushed to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Neighbors and the community were left in shock, describing Rizza as a "hell of a nice guy" and struggling to comp ...Read More

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  • Boston.com: Fairhaven man charged with first-degree murder after fatal shooting, police chase
  • WJAR2: Fairhaven man charged with murder in connection with Mattapoisett shooting
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    Victim Details

    James Rizza

    Male

    Mattapoisett

    MA

    2026-06-30

    57

    James

    Rizza

    07/13/2026

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