Nicholas Meuse, 23, faces murder charges after a shooting at a child’s birthday party on January 24, 2026, at the Saint John the Baptist Club on Silva Street in Carver, Massachusetts, killed two men and critically injured two others.
Incident Summary
Around 7:21 p.m., multiple 911 calls reported gunfire at the social club event. Plymouth County DA Tim Cruz confirmed four victims: Benjamin Cowart, 27, died at the scene; Jalen Pina, 20 (an aspiring rapper who performed the day prior), succumbed at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. A 28-year-old and 32-year-old man remain hospitalized in critical condition.
Arrest and Charges
Carver Police swiftly detained Meuse down the street; he was arrested without resistance. He’s charged with two counts each of murder and armed assault with intent to murder, plus firearms offenses, facing arraignment in Wareham District Court on January 26 or 27. Authorities deem it targeted among acquaintances, with no public threat; motives undisclosed amid joint MSP-CPD probe.​​
Chief Marc Duphily praised community support, noting quick custody. A GoFundMe for Pina’s family has raised over $14,000.
