Homicide Investigation Underway in New Bedford

New Bedford Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to this office, and Homicide Unit prosecutors are actively investigating a homicide, which occurred in The City of New Bedford late Saturday evening.

Police received a 911 call regarding an unresponsive man in the area of the parking lot at Brooklawn Park around 11 p.m. Saturday evening. When police arrived at the scene, they found a male victim in that area of the park.

The man, who was later identified as 66-year-old Donald DePina, of New Bedford, was rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of an apparent gunshot wound.  He was pronounced dead at the hospital at 12:08 a.m. today.

The state Medical Examiner’s Office has taken custody of the deceased and will perform an autopsy.

As the investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing, no further information can be released at this time.

Contact:

Gregg Miliote
Director of Communications
508-997-0711
774-292-9576–cell