Keven D. Rocha, 25, was found shot four times at a multi-family home at 17 Margin Street in New Bedford on July 17, 2020. Born September 9, 1994, in Praia, Cape Verde, Keven was a resident of New Bedford at the time of his death.

Police identified and charged 32-year-old Angel Avelino of Lynn with Keven’s murder. The complaint says Avelino was taken into custody; prosecutors later sought to hold him without bail. Avelino’s record includes earlier arrests in June 2024 for shoplifting, assault and battery, and related counts, and a June 2019 arrest for drug possession and motor vehicle violations.

Few public details have been released about motive or a clear timeline leading to the shooting. If anyone knew Keven, his movements around July 17, 2020, or has information about the events at 17 Margin Street, please come forward.