After an investigation by Detective Paul Fonseca of the Major Crimes Unit, an arrest warrant was issued in the Sunday morning shooting on Sawyer St.
Last night at approximately 9:30pm Det. Lorenzo Gonzalez and Det. Jared Lucas of the Gang Unit found the suspect in the basement of 5 Bonneau Ct. which is next door to where the shooting took place. Detectives are still working on a motive and the firearm has yet to be recovered.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident and will be arraigned this morning in New Bedford district court;
Josiahi Matos age 20 of New Bedford is facing charges of;
- Armed Assault in a dwelling
- Assault and Battery by means of a dangerous weapon
- Unlawfully carrying a firearm
- Discharging a firearm withing 500ft. of a dwelling
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Fonseca at 508-991-6300 ext. 79507 or leave an anonymous tip at 508-961-4584