Domestic Murder-Suicide Kills Two in Brockton, Massachusetts

Authorities are investigating a domestic murder-suicide that occurred Wednesday evening in Brockton, Massachusetts, where 18-year-old Yoraily Santos and 22-year-old Starli Roa Taveras were found dead in an apartment on North Main Street. Santos was discovered in the kitchen with multiple gunshot wounds, while Taveras was found in a bedroom with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, with a Glock 19 firearm nearby. Investigators recovered nine shell casings and seven projectiles at the scene and believe Taveras shot Santos before turning the gun on himself. Surveillance footage and witness statements indicate that the two were alone in the apartment during the incident and had a history of domestic violence. The Plymouth District Attorney’s Office continues to investigate the case, urging victims of domestic violence to seek help through available hotlines. The incident highlights ongoing concerns surrounding domestic violence and firearm safety in the community.