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Derek Pires

Case from New Bedford, MA dated Mar 13, 2023

Victim Details

Derek Pires

Male

New Bedford

MA

2023-03-13

29

Derek

Pires

07/07/2026

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On the evening of March 13, 2023, the city of New Bedford was marked by its first homicide of the year. Derek Pires, a 29-year-old male from Fall River, was fatally shot while sitting in his car. The incident occurred at the intersection of Dartmouth and Dunbar streets, where the stillness of the night was broken by the sound of gunfire. New Bedford police were alerted to the shooting at approximately 10:52 p.m. by a ShotSpotter notification.

Upon their arrival at the scene, officers disc ...
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  • NECN: 29-Year-Old Man Dead After Shooting in New Bedford
  • Fall River Man Killed in New Bedford's First Homicide of 2023
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    Has anyone else noticed how quiet it’s been regarding updates on Derek Pires' case? It’s been we... ...Read More
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