Mass. man found guilty on manslaughter charge in 2023 fatal shooting
A Middlesex Superior Court jury convicted Waltham resident Josh Pierre on the charges in connection with the death of 22-year-old Waltham resident Shelson Jules, the district attorney's office said in a press release.
Read more: Officials investigating fatal shooting that occurred in Waltham
On May 22, 2023, Waltham police responded to Lyman Street for a report of shots fired around 1:30 p.m., the district attorney's office said. At the scene, they found Jules lying on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds.
Jules was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead, the district attorney's office said. His autopsy indicated that he had been shot twice, but eight shell casings were found at the scene.
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The investigation into Jules' death revealed that, in the early morning hours of May 22, 2023, Pierre, Jules and others were in a Snapchat group voice call when the two men began arguing and insulting each other, the district attorney's office said. Jules then shared his location with Pierre with the intent that they would meet and fight in person.
Witnesses told investigators that Pierre put his gun in his car before driving with others to meet Jules, the district attorney's office said. The group then met up with Jules at the intersection of Faneuil Road and Lyman Street.
Read more: Waltham man wanted in connection with killing of Shelson Jules, police say
An argument within the group soon escalated into a physical fight, the district attorney's office said. Pierre then grabbed his gun from his car and shot Jules before fleeing the scene.
A months-long investigation into Jules' death ensued, and in July 2023, Pierre was identified as a suspect, the district attorney's office said. Pierre evaded police for a few weeks, but was arrested in Florida in September 2023.
Read more: Josh Pierre of Waltham, wanted on murder charge, arrested in Florida, DA says
Pierre is set to be sentenced on May 27, the district attorney's office said.
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