Attleboro Murder: Third Arrest Made

ATTLEBORO, MA — Another arrest has been made in connection to a murder in Attleboro last week, authorities announced Monday. The suspect was identified as DeVaun Petigny, 25, of Attleboro, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn. Petigny was arraigned Monday in Attleboro District Court on a charge of conspiracy to commit robbery.

"This remains an active and ongoing investigation," Quinn said in a statement Friday.

Also arrested in connection with the murder were Christopher Johnson, of Attleboro, and Archie Charles, 25, of Malden.

The victim was identified as Thomas Pomare, 34, of Santa Barbara, California. Pomare was shot to death in the 100-block section of South Avenue Monday at about 11 p.m., according to Attleboro Police Chief Kyle Heagney. The man was transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Heagney said the suspect or suspects may have wanted marijuana from the home. Police searched for a burgundy Jeep, which the suspect may have used to flee the scene, Heagney said.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Attleboro police at 508-223-2224.

This story will be updated.

Previous

Attleboro Murder: Second Arrest Made

Attleboro Murder: Arrest Made; Victim identified

Attleboro Murder: Police Eye Marijuana Motive

Photo: Patch graphic