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DA Identifies Man Killed in Fall River Shooting Outside Liquor Store

Authorities say the case remains under investigation with no arrests announced.

Overview

  • Police responded around 4:30 p.m. Saturday to 1331 Pleasant St., the address of Leonard’s Package Store, after a report of men fighting.
  • Officers found 31-year-old Taiquan Teixeira of Fall River unresponsive with a gunshot wound and he was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
  • The homicide investigation is being led by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
  • Fall River Police are working with state investigators as they process evidence and pursue leads.
  • Officials have released limited details and did not specify whether any arrests have been made.