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Fiancée Thanks Community as Suspect Held in Shrewsbury Father’s Killing Over Sidewalk Graffiti

The accused is being held without bail pending a Sept. 12 arraignment.

Overview

  • Kevin Doherty was fatally shot near Jordan Pond shortly after dropping his 6-year-old at Coolidge Elementary and calling 911 to report sidewalk graffiti.
  • Police identified 26-year-old Snehal Srivastava as the suspect and arrested him after a manhunt, authorities said.
  • Srivastava previously pleaded not guilty to two lesser counts in Westborough District Court and remains in custody ahead of the scheduled murder arraignment.
  • In a statement released through the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office, fiancée Sarah Schofield mourned the loss, noted their planned Sept. 20 wedding, and thanked the community for its support.
  • Prosecutors have cited prior criminal history and mental-health interactions in court records, and local organizers plan an October vigil and fundraiser for the family.