New Bedford Bar Fatal Shooting; Active Shooter, 27-Year-Old Man Killed, Two Women Injured in Early Morning Bar Shooting in New Bedford

In the early hours of Saturday morning, a tragic shooting at Morna Lounge and Grill in New Bedford, Massachusetts, resulted in one fatality and two injuries, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. The incident unfolded at approximately 1:21 a.m. when New Bedford Police were dispatched to the establishment at 1621 Acushnet Avenue following reports of gunfire.

Upon their arrival at the scene, police found three individuals who had been shot. Among the victims was 27-year-old Cristiano Macedo of New Bedford, who was rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital but succumbed to his injuries soon after. The other two victims, both women in their 20s, were also taken to the same hospital, where they are currently under treatment. Details regarding their conditions remain undisclosed, adding a layer of concern to the already grim scenario.

The shooting has left the local community in shock, with the quiet of the early morning shattered by violence. The reasons behind the shooting have not yet been determined, and no suspects have been apprehended at this time. The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office has been tight-lipped about any potential motives or if the incident was targeted or random.

An intensive investigation is now underway, involving multiple agencies. Massachusetts State Police Detectives, who are part of the Bristol County DA’s Office, are leading the charge alongside local New Bedford Police and members of the Homicide Unit. This collaboration underscores the seriousness with which the authorities are approaching this case, aiming to bring both clarity and justice to this tragic event.