THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Thursday, December 31, 2020 Page 7 SUPPORTS | FROM PAGE 1 populations shows there is often a direct correlation between addiction and housing insecurity. The MOA Board felt strongly about supporting the Malden Warming Center by helping those facing homelessness who might also be fighting addiction issues. SHOOTING | FROM PAGE 1 an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Immediately after police responded to the shooting, the area was cordoned off as a crime scene and officers, assisted by K-9 dogs, were seen searching the immediate area and neighborhood where the shooting occurred. Second fatal shooting this month in Malden This was the second fatal shooting this month in Malden. In an unrelated case, a 25-year-old Malden man, Joshua Mercier, was shot and killed the evening of December 1 on Greenwood Court. Mercier was found shot at the end of the street at the corner The First Church of the Nazarene in Malden hosts MWC and is scheduled to open on January 1 and operate through March 31. The Center hours are 7:00 p.m. until 6:30 a.m. daily. Guests receive dinner and breakfast as part of each overnight session. Warm clothing and some personal hygiene items are also provided as needed. The of Cross Street just after midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 1, and transported to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where he was pronounced dead. A 21-year-old suspect is charged in connection with the case. Malden resident Zachary Dimaro was arraigned in Malden District Court on December 2 and ordered held without bail on assault, gun and drug charges. An investigation into that case is ongoing, according to the Middlesex DA’s office. Another fatal shooting on Bowdoin Street in 2019 This is also the second fatal shooting at or near that Malden location in as many years. In March 2019, Jeury Center is outfitted to follow all Board of Health Covid-19 guidelines and is staffed by volunteers. If you would like to learn more about MOA or MWC or would like to support either organization, please use the following contact information: Maldenovercomingaddiction.com or Maldenwarmingcenter.org. Batista, 23, of Salem, was shot and killed behind the Bowdoin Street Apartments the night of Saturday, March 2, according to reports. At the time, police said Yahia Mastouri, 18, of Malden, allegedly shot Batista during an alleged drug deal which turned into an argument over the price of two pounds of marijuana. Mastouri and a second suspect, Josue Espada, 20, also of Malden, allegedly fled the scene and the state and were arrested two months later in mid-May in a California motel by U.S. Marshals. The pair was returned to Massachusetts to face charges in connection with the slaying, and at the time of their arraignment Mastouri was ordered held without bail. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Settipane Insurance Agency Of Boston |Since 1969 207A Squire Road, Revere 781-284-1100 & • Auto • Homeowners • Commercial Call for the Lowest Quote! “Experience Makes the Difference” Se Habla Español * Free Parking CORPORATE & BUSINESS TAX PREPARATION RESPONSIVE CPA ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS * Financial Statement: Audit & Reviews * Payroll & Bookkeeping Services Call (617) 240-2905 / Email: Steven.divirgilio@cpa.com Website: WWW.STEVEDCPA.COM Before Northgate Shopping Center Call for a Free Quote
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