Man Shoots Brother, Aunt Before Killing Himself

"BOSTON, MA - Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide, which occurred early this afternoon in Fall River and Westport.

"Police said that around 12:30 p.m., Alfred Arruda Jr., 43, of, Fall River, shot his brother, David Arruda, and his aunt, Barbara Platt, outside the home they shared with the Arruda's parents at 80 Edmund St.

"David Arruda was rushed to St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, where he was pronounced dead. Barbara Platt was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where she is being treated for a gunshot wound.

"After allegedly shooting his brother and aunt, Alfred Arruda Jr. fled to Westport, where he apparently shot and killed himself inside his vehicle at the Watuppa Boat Club on Beaulieu Street at 1:15 p.m., police said."

From WCVB Boston...