In the late hours of a summer night in Taunton, Massachusetts, a house party on Weir Street took a tragic turn, ending the life of 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton. On September 6, 2026, just after 12:30 a.m., gunfire erupted at the large gathering, leading to a chaotic scene with multiple victims. When Taunton Police and emergency medical services arrived, they discovered a harrowing situation with several people suffering from gunshot wounds. In total, eight individuals in their early twenties were shot. While most of the victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, Zirovick Depina was pronounced dead in the early morning hours. Another victim was reported to be in serious but stable condition.
The investigation into the deadly shooting was launched by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office, in conjunction with the Taunton Police Department. Investigators returned to the scene and recovered several shell casings on the train tracks behind the house where the party had taken place. In the days following the shooting, the community mourned the loss of the young man, with loved ones gathering for his funeral, many wearing t-shirts bearing his name and photo. An obituary remembered him as a 2023 graduate of Brockton High School who enjoyed basketball, soccer, and dancing, and was often the "life of the party".
A significant development in the case came with the arrest of 25-year-old Sienna Barboza of New Bedford. The Bristol County District Attorney's Office announced that she was charged with one count of murder for her alleged role in the fatal shooting of Zirovick Depina. In addition to the murder charge, Barboza also faced seven counts of armed assault with intent to murder, corresponding to the other victims of the shooting. The investigation into the incident remained active and ongoing as authorities continued to piece together the events that led to the violence. While an arrest has been made, the case against the suspect is just beginning, and the legal process will determine the final outcome and any subsequent punishment.
