Man charged with accessory to murder for fatal New Bedford shooting

Authorities have charged a 24-year-old man with accessory to murder in connection with a fatal shooting that took place Monday in New Bedford, the Bristol County District Attorney’s office said.

State and local police are actively searching for the person responsible for murdering 20-year-old Lorenzo Gomes, the DA’s office said in a press release.

State Police arrested New Bedford resident Sterling Robinson in Fall River Monday evening after the DA’s office issued a warrant for his arrest earlier in the day. Authorities charged him with accessory to murder – after the fact in connection with Gomes’ death.

Gomes was shot in the area of Tallman and North Front Streets a little after midnight on Monday. He tried to drive himself to a hospital, but lost consciousness while driving.

Police searched the area and found him in his vehicle on Belleville Avenue. They then took him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Robinson is being held in jail until his arraignment, which is scheduled to take place Wednesday morning in New Bedford District Court.

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