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Man, 23, Charged With Murder After Carver Birthday Party Shooting Kills Two

Prosecutors describe a targeted attack involving acquaintances.

Overview

  • Nicholas Meuse, 23, was arrested near the Saint John the Baptist Club and faces two murder counts, two armed assault with intent to murder counts, and firearms charges, with arraignment expected in Wareham District Court.
  • Police identified the deceased as Benjamin Cowart, 27, pronounced at the scene, and Jalen Pina, 20, who died at a hospital in Plymouth.
  • A 28-year-old man was taken to Tufts Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, and a 32-year-old man was transported to South Shore Hospital.
  • Shots were fired shortly after 7 p.m. during a child’s birthday party with roughly 20 to 30 attendees at the Silva Street social club.
  • Carver Police and Massachusetts State Police are leading the investigation, and officials say the incident was not random.