Homicide — Mattapoisett, MA — reported 2026-07-01

SUMMARY

A 33-year-old man was arraigned on charges related to a fatal shooting in Mattapoisett.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Mattapoisett, MA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-01
  • Suspect: male, age 33
  • Victim(s): 1 (57-year-old James Rizza)
  • Status: arrest

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred around 3 PM on July 1, 2026, near a residence on Harbor Beach in Mattapoisett.
  • Nicholas Bottella was driving a red sedan that matched the description given by a witness and refused to stop for police.
  • Bottella led police on a chase before being taken into custody.
  • James Rizza was pronounced dead at 3:40 PM after being transported to a local hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.