Stoughton homicide; Brockton teen shot: Top 5 stories in the Brockton area last week

BROCKTON − Brockton police said a teenager was injured following a shooting on River Street Thursday afternoon. When officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old suffering from a "serious gunshot wound," said Brockton police Detective Lt. Paul Bonanca.

Revolutions Salon in Bridgewater aims to meet all your beauty needs — from luxury facials, spa treatments, haircuts and custom coloring — all in one 4,500-square-foot building.

After a 19-month battle with a rare form of bone cancer, 15-year-old Bella DuBois died in her West Bridgewater home. Bella was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a cancer that affects fewer than 1,000 Americans every year, in May 2021.

Local and State Police are investigating an "apparent homicide" after a woman's body was discovered in a structure outside a house in Stoughton.

Stoughton police are also investigating a single-vehicle crash on Sumner Street that resulted in the death of a teen driver early Wednesday morning.

In case you missed it, here are five stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area that resonated with our readers.

Police investigating homicide after woman's body found in Stoughton

Local and State Police are investigating a homicide after a woman's body was discovered in a structure outside a house, officials said. The Norfolk County district attorney's office said a "single female victim (was) located in an outbuilding" on the property at 743 Park St. "It was obvious to our officers at the time that the person had suffered some significant injuries," Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said Tuesday afternoon during a news conference at the Stoughton police station. The victim was identified Tuesday night as Amber Buckner, 40, who was living in Stoughton, the DA's office said. A 39-year-old man, Victor Carter, was arrested in New York on Saturday.

Police investigating homicide:Police investigating homicide after woman's body found in Stoughton

Photos from the scene:Stoughton, State Police investigate homicide at Park Street house

Bridgewater salon moves into giant new space with spa and barbershop all under one roof

One Bridgewater salon aims to meet all your beauty needs — from luxury facials, spa treatments, haircuts and custom coloring — all in one building. Taunton resident Missy Battaglia, the owner of Revolutions Salon, 15 Fireworks Circle, Unit 3, in Bridgewater, has over 30 years experience in the hair industry but just scratched the surface of her goals. The hairstylist purchased a building after years of renting a chair, then leasing a commercial space. Finally, she knew it was time to think bigger. Battaglia closed on the 4,500-square-foot building at 15 Fireworks Circle, which opened to the public on Nov. 29.

Bridgewater salon moves into new space:Bridgewater salon moves into giant new space with spa and barbershop all under one roof

Salon photos:Bridgewater artist turned salon owner finds her passion

West Bridgewater teen succumbs to rare bone cancer

After a 19-month battle with a rare form of bone cancer, Bella DuBois, 15, of West Bridgewater, died at home Dec. 8. Bella, a lover of art, music and theater, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a cancer that affects fewer than 1,000 Americans every year, in May 2021 after feeling pain in her left arm. With her stuffed "Trauma Llama" by her side, Bella went through over a year of treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, including several surgeries, rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and blood transfusions. Within the first two months after her diagnosis, she underwent four rounds of chemotherapy. "It was a scary time for her," her mother, Tracy DuBois, said. "She always wanted to fight. She didn't want to stop."

'She always wanted to fight':'She always wanted to fight': West Bridgewater teen succumbs to rare bone cancer

Teen stays strong through cancer fight:West Bridgewater teen stays strong, positive through bone cancer fight

Family mourns loss:West Bridgewater family mourns loss of 15-year-old Bella DuBois to cancer

Brockton teenager shot on River Street, left with 'serious' injuries

A teenager was injured following a shooting on River Street Thursday afternoon, police said. Shortly after noon, police responded to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of River Street, said Brockton police Detective Lt. Paul Bonanca. When officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old suffering from a "serious gunshot wound," Bonanca said.

Brockton teenager shot:Brockton teenager shot on River Street, left with 'serious' injuries

Photos police investigate shooting:Brockton police investigate shooting on River Street that left teen injured

16-year-old killed in single-vehicle crash in Stoughton

A teenager died in a one-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, officials said. The crash, which is under investigation by Stoughton police and State Police detectives assigned to the Norfolk County district attorney's office, occurred overnight on Sumner Street near Ryan Road. "While the investigation is in its very early stages, the scene involves a single car off the road, including impact with a guard rail," said David Traub, a spokesperson for Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey. "The driver … was declared dead at the scene."

Stoughton teen killed in crash:16-year-old killed in one-vehicle crash in Stoughton

Staff writer Kathy Bossa can be reached by email at kbossa@enterprisenews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Enterprise today. 

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