A late-night dispute in New Bedford ended in a fatal shooting on August 17, 2024. Shortly before 1 a.m., 911 calls reported a fight between males and the sound of a gunshot near 36 Acushnet Avenue. First responders found 26-year-old Nicholas Miller of Bridgewater with an apparent gunshot wound and he was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:42 a.m.

The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office says Miller’s death is an active homicide investigation being led by Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the DA’s office, working with New Bedford Police and the Homicide Unit. No arrests or information about suspects have been announced.

If anyone was in the area of 36 Acushnet Avenue that night or has information about the dispute, please contact investigators with details.