Joshua Kevin Medeiros, 34, was shot the night of February 9, 2024, near Nashua and Blackstone Streets in Fall River, Massachusetts. Police responding to reports of gunfire found him with critical gunshot wounds; he was taken to Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford and placed on life support. He died on February 15, 2024, and his death was ruled a homicide. Investigators said he suffered a gunshot wound to the head and family members reported that more than a dozen rounds were fired during the incident.

Authorities identified 32-year-old Kevin Rasheme Barton of Fall River as a suspect and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Barton was indicted by a Bristol County grand jury on May 17, 2024, on charges including murder, carrying an illegal firearm, carrying a loaded illegal firearm, larceny, and possession of a large-capacity firearm. He was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia on June 25, 2024; during that arrest he was shot and treated at a hospital. He has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting on February 9 or who has information about the events near Nashua and Blackstone Streets is asked to come forward.