A New Jersey man was arrested following a fatal shooting in Fitchburg. Police responded to reports of a shooting and discovered a man who was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Jonathan Reyes-Contreras, aged 42, was arrested and charged with several offenses. Investigators believe there was a prior acquaintance between the victim and Reyes-Contreras. The case is under investigation by local police and Massachusetts State Police, with an arraignment scheduled for Reyes-Contreras in Fitchburg District Court.
A New Jersey man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Fitchburg on Sunday, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early.
First responders found a man who had been shot and brought him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Jonathan Reyes-Contreras was arrested around 2:15 p.m. Sunday and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious injury.
Investigators believe the two parties knew each other, according to the DA.
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