Douglas man charged with firing gun at man outside Milford bar
MILFORD — A Douglas man is charged with attempted murder after police say he fired a gun at another man on Sunday outside a Water Street bar.
Police arrested Domingos Joao Texeira, 22, on Monday morning at his Douglas apartment after an investigation.
Milford police Detective Carlos Sousa said the incident occurred early Sunday outside of TD's Pub, 68 Water St., but no one immediately reported the incident. The alleged victim did so later that day, at 4:30 p.m., to the Hopedale Police Department.
"They contacted us and said they had a resident there saying they were a victim of shooting," Sousa said.
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Police began an investigation and discovered a shell casing outside the bar. The alleged victim and Texeira are "acquaintances," but the man said he had no idea why Texeira fired a gun at him.
"It appears Texeira had been involved in a verbal confrontation with someone earlier behind TD's, but the victim did not know why he was shot at," Sousa said.
No one was hit by the bullet, despite there being several people in the area, Sousa said.
"Everyone was very fortunate to be able to walk away and that no one was hurt," the detective said.
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Milford police, along with the Douglas and Hopedale police departments and the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, arrested Texeira Monday at his Douglas apartment at 13 A St.
Texeira faces charges of attempted murder; assault with a dangerous weapon; discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling; carrying a firearm without an FID card; disturbing the peace; and disorderly conduct.
Police have not found a gun, Sousa said.
Texeira was ordered held without bail Tuesday during his arraignment in Milford District Court. He is due back in court Friday for a hearing to determine whether he is a danger to the public.
Texeira's lawyer, Daniel Doyle, could not be reached for comment on Tuesday.
Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com. For up-to-date public safety news, follow him on Twitter @Norman_MillerMW or on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanMillerCrime.
This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Douglas man charged after shooting outside downtown Milford bar
