Authorities are investigating a homicide after a man with a fatal head injury was found near a New Bedford supermarket. The Bristol County District Attorney's Office confirmed that police were called to the Seabra Foods store on Rockdale Avenue following a 911 call around 3:40 a.m. this morning.
Upon arriving at the scene, first responders found the victim suffering from an apparent head injury. The male, whose identity remains under wraps, was pronounced deceased shortly after their arrival, as reported by Boston 25 News. A section of the parking area outside the supermarket was cordoned off with yellow police tape, and investigators were observed collecting pieces of evidence into plastic bags. Additionally, a drone was spotted flying over the area as part of the investigation effort.
District Attorney Thomas Quinn’s office is leading the investigation, with assistance from State Police detectives, New Bedford Police, and Homicide Unit prosecutors. Details about the incident are scarce, but the area around Seabra Foods, which shares its plaza with several other businesses, was extensively taped off by the crime scene unit, according to WHDH.
As of early this afternoon, the Bristol County DA's office described the investigation as "active and ongoing," indicating that no further information was immediately available. An announcement has not been made regarding potential suspects or motives linked to the fatal incident. Local communities are shaken by the sudden violence, raising concerns about safety. The investigation is still working to determine the circumstances of the man's death, as noted by WHDH.
