Homicide Investigation in New Bedford

Bristol County District Attorney’s Office

Thomas M. Quinn III
District Attorney

Press Release
August 4, 2023

New Bedford Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the district attorney’s office and Homicide Unit prosecutors are actively investigating a homicide, which occurred late last night in The City of New Bedford.

At around 11:04 pm Thursday, New Bedford Police received a Shot Spotter notification regarding multiple shots fired in the area of 123 County Street.  The department also received multiple 911 call for shots fired and a male victim in the area of 116 County Street. 

When first responders arrived on scene, they found evidence of a shooting but no victim.  A short time later, a private vehicle arrived at Saint Luke’s Hospital with the victim inside. 

The victim, later identified as Amareuito Fernandes, 27, of New Bedford, was pronounced deceased at the hospital at 11:33 pm.

The investigation is extremely active as of this moment and no further information can be released about the case.  

Contact:

Gregg Miliote

Director of Communications

774-292-9576