Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 27, 2020 Police rule death by suicide at Malden bus stop By Th e Advocate P olice discovered a man suff ering from a gunshot wound at an MBTA bus stop at 60 Broadway in Malden near the Everett line shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday. According to State Police spokesman David Procopio, the decedent, a 28-yearold Roxbury man, reportedly committed suicide. Malden Police, State Police detectives, and Troopers from the State Police Crime Scene and Firearms Identifi cation Sections responded to the scene. According to Procopio, investigators determined that the man was in an altercation with a woman at that location, pushed her to the ground and then walked to the bus stop bench and abruptly shot himself. Troopers recovered the handgun and other ballistics evidence from the scene. Police did not release the man’s name pending notifi cation of next of kin. Malden Police, State Police detectives, and Troopers from the State Police Crime Scene and Firearms Identifi cation Sections responded to the scene at 60 Broadway where a man committed suicide on Tuesday. (Advocate photo) “Neighbors” group connects volunteers with those in need By Barbara Taormina M alden residents are sewing face masks, scouting out supplies for hospitals and organizing to help neighbors with everything from childcare to cooking to cash. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net The Facebook group Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors has become a rallying point for the community’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a space where people who “live, work, play, pray and learn in Malden” can connect to support each other and share resources. “The key mission of this group is to connect volunteers to those who need services and to share important information,” said Akola Krishnan, one of the group’s organizers. The group has been able to connect Cambridge Health Alliance, which posted a call for handsewn face masks, to residents who have been sewing 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family them. It’s also given Bread of Life a place to enlist volunteers to help at its food pantry, and Dexter House, a senior care facility, a space to solicit donations of masks, hand sanitizer and bleach. Residents have also posted off ers of diff erent types of supplies and services, like grocery shopping, pharmacy runs and instructions on meditation. In addition to the volunteer exchange, Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors also posts the latest national, state and local news about all aspects of the COVID-19 crisis and gives residents a space to discuss local virus-related questions and issues. Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors is just getting started and the group hopes expand its outreach and assistance. Human Services and Community Outreach Director Karen Colón Hayes said Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors is part of a tremendous surge of people off ering to volunteer and help neighbors in need during the COVID-19 crisis. “These are challenging times but one challenge we have not had is receiving support for the community,” said Mayor Gary Christenson during this week’s Coronavirus Update. “Residents and businesses have really come together to hep weather the storm.” Update regarding pending cases in Middlesex County P lease be advised that the Massachusetts Supreme In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today Judicial Court issued an order limiting in-person proceedings in state courthouses until at least April 6. During this time, the staff of the Middlesex District Attorney’s Offi ce will be working remotely. Be assured that although these physical locations are closed, staff remains committed to fulfilling all the obligations of the core mission to protect public safety, safeguard due process rights of defendants and ensure that victims of crime receive justice. If you need to contact the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, please use the main line: 781-897-8300; staff will be answering calls during regular business hours, and voicemails left on this line will be checked and your call will be returned. If you have an emergency, please do not call the offi ce and call 911. Victims and witnesses in upcoming cases should be advised that the Massachusetts Trial Court has suspended all trials until April 21. All other court dates have also been suspended. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Offi ce is in the process of reaching out to individuals directly regardPENDING CASES | SEE PAGE 16
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