FALL RIVER, Mass. — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a Fall River man, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III.
32-year-old Kendrick Williams of Fall River was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday. Williams is being charged with:
- Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon causing Serious Bodily Injury
- Carrying a Firearm Subsequent Offense
- Carrying a Loaded Firearm
Additionally, Williams has warrants out of Plymouth County and was transferred to Bristol County for supervision for:
- Probation for Armed Home Invasion and Masked Armed Robbery with a Firearm (2 counts)
Williams is currently connected to the murder of 31-year-old Taiquan Teixeira.
The incident occurred on Saturday, November 22, around 4:30 p.m., when Fall River police were dispatched to the area of Leonard’s Package Store on 1331 Pleasant Street to reports of a fight.
Once on the scene, police found Teixeira unresponsive, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital, where he passed away shortly after.
Williams is currently being held without bail in Florida until he can be extradited to Massachusetts.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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