Fairhaven Detectives have made one arrest in the multi person stabbing. After a thorough investigation Gavin Massas, 21 years old of New Bedford, has been placed into custody.
He is being charged with Assault and Battery with Dangerous Weapon (Firearm), Two counts of Assault to Murder With a Firearm, Assault and Battery Dangerous Weapon (Knife), Assault and Battery Dangerous Weapon With Severe Bodily Injury (Knife), Carry Loaded Firearm Without a License, Disorderly Conduct, and Disturbing the Peace.
On Sunday, 1/4/26, at about 10:15 p.m., Fairhaven Police responded to a report of a stabbing outside of a home on Cherry Street following a fight. Three people suffered knife wounds, and one victim was critically injured. Through a preliminary investigation, Detectives identified Massas as the suspect.
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- Fairhaven Police have charged Gavin Massas with multiple offenses following a triple stabbing Sunday night on Cherry Street. (Photo Courtesy Fairhaven Police Department)
At the scene of the stabbing, Fairhaven Police located a firearm carried by Massas. Following a thorough investigation, Massas was located and taken into custody without incident on Tuesday, 1/6.
Gavin Massas was arraigned in Third District Court in New Bedford on January 7 and ordered held without bail. He faces a dangerousness hearing on 1/16/26.
This incident is still under investigation. Call the Fairhaven Police with any information, 508-997-7421
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