In the fall of 2012, a deeply saddening event unfolded in the town of Stoughton, Massachusetts, forever altering the lives of a local family. David James "Dave" Wade, a seventeen-year-old Caucasian male, passed away on September 29, 2012. A lifelong resident of Stoughton and a senior at Stoughton High School, he was a well-regarded member of the community, known for his active participation in school life. He was a dedicated athlete, participating in football, track and field, and cheerleading.
The circumstances of his death were profoundly tragic. On that late September day, within the confines of his own home, David was fatally wounded in a shooting. The incident was investigated by the Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney's Office, along with the Stoughton Police. Their investigation determined that the shooting was a tragic accident.
Following a thorough review of the evidence, which included the work of the State Police Crime Scene Services and Ballistics units, as well as the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the authorities concluded that no criminal charges were warranted. The investigation found that the firearm involved was legally owned. The district attorney's office noted the consistent cooperation of the Wade family throughout the difficult investigation. The final ruling brought a close to the official inquiry into the heartbreaking death of the young man.
