Fall River, MA. – May 19, 2021 - Today, Fall River Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Malone
confirms with great sadness that a 14-year-old student enrolled at the Resiliency Preparatory
Academy was shot and killed yesterday, May 18, 2021, at Griffin Park

 

. In addition, another
victim, a 29-year-old male who was a former FRPS student, also succumbed to this tragedy.

Our faculty and staff have been actively providing counseling and crisis response interventions
all day across the district.

 

As this incident occurred in a public park in the afternoon, we have
many students who were in the area of the park.

 

We have increased Fall River Police officer
presence in our schools and we are working closely with them as this is an ongoing and active
investigation. If anyone has any information that may help solve this horrible and senseless
crime, please contact the Fall River Police Department at 508-672-8477.

The safety, wellness, and security of our students and staff are always our highest priority. We
ask that you remain vigilant in our collective efforts to uphold safety and always if you see
something, say something.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the recently departed, their families, friends, and loved
ones.