Shooting at Birthday Party in Massachusetts

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Two victims, 27-year-old Benjamin Cowart and 20-year-old Jalen Pina, died following a targeted shooting at a child's birthday party on Saturday, January 24, 2026, before 7 p.m. at the Saint John the Baptist Club on Silva Street in Carver, Massachusetts. As of January 27, 2026: Suspect Nicholas Meuse, 23, has been arraigned on two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder, ordered held without bail, and confessed to the crime after calling 911, though he later pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors revealed Meuse had pre-existing conflicts with some attendees, indicating a motive for the attack. Two additional victims are critically injured.

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Two victims, identified as 27-year-old Benjamin Cowart and 20-year-old Jalen Pina, died following a shooting at a child's birthday party in Carver, Massachusetts. Suspect Nicholas Meuse, 23, has been arraigned on murder charges and confessed to the crime after calling 911.

via cbsnews.com

Prosecutors revealed that suspect Nicholas Meuse had pre-existing conflicts with some attendees at the child's birthday party, offering insight into the motive behind the targeted shooting.

via boston25news.com

Suspect Nicholas Meuse pleaded not guilty to charges related to the fatal shooting at the child's birthday party.

via fallriverreporter.com

Police believe the shooting at the child's birthday party was a targeted attack. Suspect Nicholas Meuse has been charged with two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder.

via people.com·boston25news.com

Suspect Nicholas Meuse was arraigned on murder charges following the shooting and has been ordered to be held without bail.

via cbsnews.com·wcvb.com

The shooting occurred on Saturday, January 24, 2026, before 7 p.m. at the Saint John the Baptist Club on Silva Street in Carver, Massachusetts.

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Two additional victims, initially reported with non-life-threatening injuries, are now described as critically injured following the shooting.

via people.com

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