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A meteor exploded over the South Shore near Boston, with satellite data confirming atmospheric entry; the resulting loud boom was heard across Massachusetts and into parts of Rhode Island, though no additional details are available at this time.
Residents of a South Shore apartment building made thousands of calls about its poor conditions and criminal activity before a controversial federal immigration raid in 2025, which was prompted by longstanding issues and complaints, and resulted in significant arrests and ongoing concerns about building management and safety.
Following a military-style raid by federal agents on a South Shore apartment, residents, including U.S. citizens, were detained, prompting outrage from local Congress members and community activists. The raid, part of Operation Midway Blitz, targeted individuals involved in drug and weapons crimes, but also affected many Black residents, raising concerns about racial and community targeting. Leaders are calling for accountability, legal action, and an end to such raids, while advocating for immigrant and community rights.
Jared Ravizza, a 26-year-old from Martha’s Vineyard, is set to be arraigned on multiple charges after allegedly stabbing six people, including four young girls at a Braintree movie theater and two McDonald’s employees in Plymouth. Ravizza was arrested following a police chase and crash in Sandwich. He is also being investigated for a death in Connecticut earlier the same day.
Joshua Williams, a 24-year-old man from Chicago, has been charged with first-degree murder after the body of 15-year-old Amarise Parker was found strangled in a South Shore apartment. Parker had been reported missing in August and again in November. Williams is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
An 89-year-old man from the South Shore area was killed when a strong wind gust during a storm knocked a tree onto his trailer, trapping him inside. The victim, identified as Robert Horky, suffered severe head trauma and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident occurred in Hanover, where the area was experiencing powerful wind gusts and heavy rain. An investigation is ongoing.
A severe storm has caused widespread damage and havoc on the South Shore, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
Plans to use the old South Shore High School as a temporary shelter for migrants have been met with opposition from South Shore residents who attended a public meeting on Thursday. The shelter will house up to 500 migrants at a time and could open by the middle of next week. Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson had committed to hearing from South Shore residents before making a decision on the respite center, but officials confirmed plans to house migrants there. The majority of migrants have come from Venezuela, with others from Middle Eastern, African and European countries.