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local-news2 years ago

"Tragic End for Ex-Fire Chief in Fairhaven Standoff, Leaves Officer Injured and Bayside Lounge Closed"

Former acting New Bedford Fire Chief Paul Coderre, 55, was shot and killed by police during a standoff outside the Bayside Lounge in Fairhaven after a drunken altercation. Coderre allegedly fired at officers, who had attempted non-lethal measures to subdue him, leading to police returning fire. An Acushnet police officer was injured in the incident but is expected to recover. The incident is under investigation, and it follows Coderre's controversial dismissal from his fire chief position last year, which had been recently overturned by the state's Civil Service Commission.

news2 years ago

"Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision on Route 140 Claims Life of New Bedford Woman"

Julia Luiz, 28, was killed in a multi-car crash on Rt. 140 South in New Bedford, Massachusetts, after her Toyota Camry became disabled in the left lane. While standing outside her vehicle, it was struck by two other drivers, leading to a total of five vehicles being involved in the accident. The investigation is ongoing, and no criminal charges have been filed. None of the other drivers sustained serious injuries.

crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Ex-New Bedford Fire Chief Fatally Shot, Officer Wounded in Fairhaven Bar Incident"

Former New Bedford interim Fire Chief Paul Coderre was killed in a shootout with police outside the Bayside Lounge in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, after a reported altercation. An officer was also injured in the incident but has since been released from the hospital. Coderre had been previously fired for dishonesty related to work injuries. The situation is under investigation by the Bristol County District Attorney's Office and Massachusetts State Police.

local-news2 years ago

"Fatal New Bedford Collision: Woman Killed, Police Investigate Rt. 140 Incident"

A 28-year-old woman from New Bedford, identified as Julia Luiz, was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on Route 140 South when her disabled Toyota Camry was struck by two other vehicles. The crash occurred around 5:10 pm just before exit 3, and while the investigation is ongoing, no criminal charges have been filed. The other drivers involved were not seriously injured.

news-accident2 years ago

"Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision on Route 140 Claims Life of New Bedford Woman"

A 28-year-old woman named Julia Luiz was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 140 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Her car became disabled in the left lane, and while she was outside the vehicle, it was struck by two other cars. The drivers of the other vehicles were not seriously injured, and no criminal charges have been filed as the investigation continues.

news-accident2 years ago

"Fatalities and Investigations Follow Series of New Bedford Road Crashes"

A 28-year-old woman named Julia Luiz was killed in a crash on Route 140 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, when her disabled Toyota Camry was struck by two other vehicles. The accident occurred on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, and involved a 63-year-old man driving a Toyota Rav4 and a 58-year-old man from Rochester. No criminal charges have been filed, and the other drivers were not injured.

local-news2 years ago

"Former New Bedford Deputy Fire Chief Killed, Officer Injured in Fairhaven Shootout"

Paul Coderre, the former acting fire chief of New Bedford, Massachusetts, was shot and killed after he fired at police outside Bayside Lounge in Fairhaven, injuring an Acushnet officer. The incident occurred when police responded to a report of an intoxicated man. Coderre, who was fired for dishonesty related to alleged work injuries, engaged with police, who initially tried to use a Taser. After Coderre opened fire, police shot back, resulting in his death. The injured officer has been treated and released from the hospital.

local-news2 years ago

"Ex-New Bedford Fire Chief Fatally Shot by Police in Fairhaven Standoff"

Former New Bedford interim fire chief Paul Coderre was killed by police in Fairhaven after he opened fire on officers, resulting in an Acushnet police officer being wounded. The incident occurred following an altercation at the Bayside Lounge, where Coderre was reported to be intoxicated. Despite attempts to deescalate, including the use of a Taser, Coderre shot at the police, who then returned fire, leading to his death. The injured officer was treated and released from the hospital.

crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Ex-New Bedford Fire Chief Fatally Shot After Wounding Officer in Fairhaven Standoff"

Former acting New Bedford Fire Chief Paul Coderre was shot and killed by police after he opened fire on officers, injuring one, in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The incident occurred when police responded to a call about an intoxicated male on Sconticut Neck Road. The injured officer was treated at a hospital and has been released, expected to make a full recovery. Coderre had been previously fired by the New Bedford Mayor for issues related to work injuries.

crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Former New Bedford Fire Chief Killed, Officer Injured in Fairhaven Police Shootout"

A former interim New Bedford Fire Chief, Paul Coderre, was killed, and a police officer was seriously injured in a shooting incident near the Bayside Lounge in Fairhaven. The confrontation occurred after Coderre, who was reportedly intoxicated, refused to hand over his keys to a bartender. The injured officer, who was shot in the leg, is expected to recover fully and has been released from the hospital. The incident is currently under investigation, following a recent ruling that Coderre's 2022 termination from the fire department was unlawful.