Man Dies After Early Morning Shooting: Patch PM

It's Tuesday, Dec. 1. Here's what Patch has been covering in Middlesex County and across Massachusetts today.

Fatal Malden Shooting Under Investigation

Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Malden early Tuesday. Around 12:10 a.m., police responded to a reported shooting in the area of Cross Street, the Middlesex District Attorney's office said.

Police found a man in his 20s with apparent gunshot wounds to his chest, the DA's office said.

He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Read more here.

Elsewhere in Middlesex County

Somerville Home Now Leaning Sideways After Powerful Storm

A house in Somerville will have to be torn down after Monday's storm left it leaning sideways.

The house on Oak Street was being renovated before the strong winds shifted it precariously close to the home next door. The family that lives there had to leave as a precaution.

Wakefield Author Tim O'Leary Releases New Novel

Wakefield resident Tim O'Leary recently released his second novel, "Robes," a sprawling mystery that takes readers on a journey across eastern Massachusetts, from the back room of a mob-associated auto body shop, to the offices of the Archbishop of Boston and up to the state Supreme Court.

"Robes" follows disbarred lawyer and former state representative Connor McNeil as he unravels the murder of a controversial judge. The character is drawn from O'Leary's own troubled past; the former state representative resigned from the Legislature and spent nine months in jail after being indicted for embezzlement in 1992.

No In-School COVID-19 Transmission In Reading, District Says

Four more students and one staff member in the Reading Public Schools have tested positive for the coronavirus in recent days. But despite frequent reported cases, none so far have been transmitted in school, Superintendent John Doherty said.

"We would also like to emphasize that none of the positive cases thus far have been transmitted in school," Doherty said Monday. "We want to thank our students, staff, and administrators for creating and establishing a safe and healthy learning environment in our schools."

Longtime Medford Antique Shop Reopens Online

A longtime antique shop that closed last year is reopening for business online. Sisters Linda and Theresa Turino had to shut down Two Sisters Antiques and Collectibles in August 2019 after their landlord decided not to renew their lease. The shop had operated on High Street for 18 years.

Now it's back – sort of. While the sisters are not reopening a brick-and-mortar location, they are collecting and selling antiques online.

Across Massachusetts

Stop & Shop Hiring Thousands For Jobs Across The Northeast

The Quincy-based supermarket chain said Tuesday it is looking to hire more than 5,000 people for positions.

Waltham Attacks: Police Offer $5K Reward For Info

Since Nov. 10, there have been about a dozen random, unprovoked attacks on men after dark in Waltham, police said.

Major Police Reform Bill Unveiled: What It Means In Massachusetts

A sweeping police reform bill would create certification standards and could see officers stripped of certification for varying offenses.

MA Not Planning Further Coronavirus Crackdowns Amid Surge

Gov. Charlie Baker also said the coronavirus vaccine won't be mandatory for Massachusetts residents.