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6 days ago
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'Miscommunication with a medical agency': DA issues Fall River fire death toll correction
The office of Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III said on the morning of Friday, July 18, that Brenda Cropper, 66, has not succumbed to injuries she received in the Sunday, July 13 blaze. The DA's office initially reported on Thursday, July 17, that she had died the previous day from injuries suffered in the Gabriel House fire in Fall River. They issued a correction on Friday morning, saying the report of the death "was due to a miscommunication with a medical agency." "Please be advised that due to a miscommunication with a medical agency, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office reported the passing of Brenda Cropper as a result of the Gabriel Assisted Living Center Fire," reads the full statement from the DA's office that was distributed at 11:16 a.m. Friday. "Ms. Cropper remains in critical condition at this time. The BCDAO has been in contact with Ms. Cropper's family regarding this matter. We will provide updates when they become available." The investigation into the fire's origin and cause continues, by the Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Section assigned to the State Fire Marshall's Office, the Fall River Fire and Police Departments, in conjunction with State Troopers assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. The Gabriel House residents who have died include: Rui Albernaz, 64; Ronald Codega, 61; Margaret Duddy, 69; Robert King, 78; Kim Mackin, 71; Richard Rochon, 78; Eleanor Willett, 86; and Joseph Wilansky, 77. The DA's office has not yet publicly identified a 70-year-old woman who died in the fire. This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Bristol DA issues correction on status of Fall River fire victim
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30-04-2025
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Body found behind Mass. high school, with foul play suspected in man's death
The body of a 39-year-old man was found behind Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, leaving investigators to suspect foul play factored in his death, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III's office said. Early Wednesday morning, Taunton police detectives and Massachusetts State Police assigned to Quinn's office began an investigation after a man's body was found in a construction area behind the high school, Quinn's office said in a statement. So far, investigators have determined that there is no threat to the public, the statement read. The man is not believed to have any connection with the high school. The man's body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. The investigation remains ongoing. Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Heriberto Flores, founder of troubled NE Farmworkers Council 'All Access PD: Grand Rapids' new episode tonight - Where to stream free Second homicide victim found near Salem Walmart identified as Oregon man Mass. man faces attempted rape, kidnapping charges after attack on female Uber driver Police identify 5 involved in attack on college student in downtown Boston
