Overview
- Nicholas Meuse, 23, is accused of killing Benjamin Cowart, 27, and Jalen Pina, 20, and injuring two others during a child’s party at the Saint John the Baptist Club on Saturday night.
- Authorities say the violence at the Silva Street social club was not random and that the people involved knew one another.
- Investigators say Meuse called 911 after fleeing and was found nearby before being taken into custody by Carver police.
- A single 9mm handgun with an illegible serial number was recovered at the scene as evidence processing continues.
- The surviving victims, men ages 28 and 32, were hospitalized and are expected to recover, while Meuse faces two counts each of murder, attempted murder, and armed assault with intent to murder, plus multiple firearms charges.