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Stephen Bodden

Death by Force
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On an autumn evening in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the lives of two families were irrevocably altered. On October 10, 2017, Stephen Bodden, a 27-year-old Black man, was shot and killed in a devastating act of gun violence. The incident, which also claimed the life of 28-year-old Fabio Tavares, unfolded inside a vehicle driving down Central Avenue. The night began with what seemed to be a friendly gathering, as Bodden and Tavares were reportedly having drinks with Carmelo Kercado, Jr. at a loung ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Stephen Bodden

    Male

    Black / African American

    New Bedford

    MA

    2017-10-10

    27

    Stephen

    Bodden

    11/08/2025

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    01/06/2023
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