2 arrested in connection to shooting death of Fall River teen; arraignment set for today

FALL RIVER — Two Fall River men have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of an 18-year-old Resiliency Preparatory Academy student last Thursday in the city.

Xzavien Figueroa-Valcarel, 19, and Giovanni Nunes, 18, are both charged with accessory to murder-after the fact amid the ongoing investigation into the killing of Fall River teen Colus Jamal Mills-Good, according to a statement issued Sunday from the Bristol County District Attorney's office.

Both suspects are slated to be arraigned today, March 18, in Fall River District Court.

Fall River homicide: Investigation continues into fatal shooting of city teen; police increase presence

Mills-Good was gunned down in broad daylight Thursday, March 14, in front of the Abbey Grill, near the corner of Rock and Franklin streets. Fall River police responded to reports of shots fired in the area at around 11:41 a.m.

Mills-Good was reportedly walking in the direction of RPA when occupants of a vehicle opened fire on him. He was transported to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, where he died of his injuries.

On Friday, a makeshift memorial to the teenager was set up with candles and a piece of cardboard attached to a fence near the scene where friends wrote messages.

According to the DA's office, the investigation into the homicide — conducted by Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the DA's office, Fall River police, and Homicide Unit prosecutors — is "extremely active" and no further information is being made public at this time.

However, the DA will release a statement "if and when more arrests are made."

State and local police are stepping up a patrols in the city as the investigation continues.

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: 2 face charges in connection to shooting death of Fall River teen