Fatal Shooting at St. John the Baptist Club in Carver, Massachusetts

St John the Baptist Club Carver MA Shooting — A shooting at a social club during a birthday celebration in Carver has left two people dead and two others injured, authorities confirmed early Sunday morning. The incident occurred Saturday evening at the St. John the Baptist Club on Silva Street, where a gathering of friends and family was underway. Officials say the shooting was not random, and the victims and suspect were known to one another.

According to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz, first responders received multiple 911 calls just after 7:20 p.m. reporting gunfire at the club, which was being used for a child’s party at the time. Responding officers found four male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. A 27-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 20-year-old man later died at a hospital. Two other men, aged 28 and 32, were transported to hospitals — one by medical helicopter — and are reported to be in stable condition.

Law enforcement sources confirmed a 22-year-old suspect was taken into custody shortly after the shooting, and is expected to be arraigned in Wareham District Court early this week. Police have emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public and that the investigation remains active as authorities work to determine what led to the violence.

Officials said the shooting unfolded amid what was intended to be a celebratory event with attendees ranging in age, including children. Carver Police and Massachusetts State Police responded to the scene, securing the area and processing evidence. Silva Street was closed for several hours while the investigation was underway, and residents were asked to avoid the area.

Carver community leaders expressed profound shock at the incident, describing it as a heartbreaking act of violence in a typically quiet town. Officials have urged anyone with information to contact investigators as the inquiry continues.

This remains a developing story and further official details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.