URGENT UPDATE: Tragedy struck in Watertown, Massachusetts, as three residents were discovered shot dead in their home on Boyd Street this morning. Authorities confirm that police responded to a wellness check at approximately 10 a.m. and found a man and two women with apparent gunshot wounds inside a multi-family residence.
The Middlesex County District Attorney reported that all three victims knew each other. An elderly woman was located on one floor, while the man and woman were found on a lower level where they lived together. The shocking incident has left the tight-knit local community in mourning.
Residents describe the deceased as “lovely people” who were integral to the neighborhood. A neighbor, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed her sorrow, stating, “It’s certainly a tragedy that we’re still recovering from.” The news has spread quickly among Watertown’s Armenian community, amplifying the emotional impact of this devastating loss.
Father Arakel Aljalian, pastor of Saint James Armenian Apostolic Church, spoke to the community’s grief, revealing his connection to the victims. He shared that the elderly couple, who owned the Boyd Street home, had recently taken in a younger couple with a baby. “They were like parents to these individuals,” he said. “They took care of them and opened their home to them. It shows what kind of persons they are.”
Father Aljalian recalled that the elderly husband passed away in August, leaving his wife and the younger couple to share their home. “We did the funeral here, and a few months ago, we baptized this little child. They were like a family,” he added, highlighting the deep bonds that had formed within the household.
As the investigation continues, authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims. However, they have reassured the public that this appears to be an isolated incident, emphasizing that there is no ongoing danger to the community.
Residents are left searching for answers as they process the loss of three cherished members of their community. The emotional toll from this event is palpable, as friends and neighbors grapple with the sudden and violent nature of the tragedy.
Stay tuned for updates as authorities continue their investigation into this heartbreaking incident.
