On a Monday evening in March 2022, the life of Eric Jose Carlos, a 35-year-old White / Caucasian male, was tragically cut short. On March 21st, police in New Bedford, Massachusetts, received a 911 call around 6:06 p.m. reporting a man had been shot at a residence on Hillman Street. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found Carlos on the porch, suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was immediately rushed to St. Luke's Hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced deceased shortly before 7 p.m.
The investigation into the shooting was swiftly launched, with the Bristol County District Attorney's Office leading a homicide investigation in conjunction with New Bedford and state police detectives. Law enforcement officials described the investigation as "extremely active" in the days following the incident. Patrol and detective units were actively searching the area around Hillman and Summer Streets. However, authorities have not released detailed information about the events that led to the shooting or any potential motives.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Eric Jose Carlos, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains an ongoing and active homicide investigation. Although the incident occurred in New Bedford, Carlos was a resident of the nearby town of Dartmouth. He was a father to two children. The community awaits further developments in the case as law enforcement continues their efforts to bring those responsible to justice.
