A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in New Bedford over the weekend.

 

Danielson Varela is charged with first-degree murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, and two counts of assault and battery with a firearm, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.

 

Officers responding Morna Lounge and Grill on Acushnet Avenue early Saturday morning for a report of a shooting found three victims inside suffering from gunshot wounds.

 

New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira ordered Morna Lounge closed Monday “in the interest of public safety.”

 

“The New Bedford Police Department will not tolerate environments that foster violence and disorder,” Oliveira said. “The safety and well-being of our city is our top priority, and we will take appropriate measures to address any establishment that fails to uphold its responsibility to the public.”

 

Read more at wpri.com.