Eight people were shot, including one fatally, during an overnight house party on Weir Street in Taunton, Massachusetts, according to local law enforcement and the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. The early Sunday morning gunfire shattered a quiet neighborhood block, drawing an immediate response from emergency services just a mile away from the Taunton Police Department headquarters.
According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, all eight victims identified in the shooting were in their early 20s.
Midnight Chaos on Weir Street
The emergency response began at approximately 12:35 a.m. on Sunday when 911 dispatchers received multiple calls reporting gunfire at 261 Weir Street. Upon arrival, responding officers encountered a chaotic scene, discovering several victims suffering from gunshot wounds scattered across the property.
Investigators subsequently confirmed a total of eight victims connected to the incident.
Zirovick Depina, 22, of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning at the scene or shortly after arrival, as confirmed by the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. Among the remaining seven survivors, one person remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigation Centers on a Neighborhood Gathering Space
By daylight, physical evidence of the shattered celebration remained visible outside the residential property. Investigators documented white balloons and an apparent photo backdrop stationed near a garage, alongside tables arranged underneath a tent in the front yard.
Neighbors interviewed by reporters noted that gatherings at the Weir Street address were a frequent occurrence. One nearby resident expressed shock at the escalation of violence, pointing out the home’s proximity to law enforcement headquarters.
“A little uncomfortable because it shouldn’t happen in the area like this, especially with the police so close,” the neighbor told WCVB. “Like I said, they’re partying every night, and they shouldn’t be doing something like that, that late at night.”
The active inquiry is being handled jointly by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office and the Taunton Police Department. Authorities have urged anyone possessing information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact local law enforcement.
Community Impact and Next Steps
We will continue to follow this developing investigation closely as authorities release further details regarding suspects, motives, and potential charges. If you have any information that could assist investigators, please reach out directly to the Taunton Police Department or the Massachusetts State Police.
