Fiancée Of Shrewsbury Father Killed Near Jordan Pond Releases Statement

SHREWSBURY, MA — The fiancée of Kevin Doherty, the Shrewsbury father who was shot and killed after walking his young son to school last week, has issued a statement.

Doherty, 56, was fatally shot on Aug. 28 while on a bridge at Jordan Pond. Officials said he had just dropped off his 6-year-old son at Calvin Coolidge Elementary School when he confronted a man who was spray-painting the bridge, and an altercation ensued.

Snehal A. Srivastava, 26, was charged in connection with the killing.

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The community is organizing a fundraising event and vigil for Kevin Doherty on Oct. 11, according to a Facebook post. The event will take place at SAC Park in Shrewsbury from 2 to 8 p.m. All funds will go to Doherty's family.

The complete statement from Doherty's fiancée, Sarah Schofield, which was released through the Worcester County District Attorney's Office, can be read here:

My name is Sarah Schofield. Kevin Doherty was my fiancé and on August 28th, he was shot and killed after walking our six-year-old son to his second day of school. The saying is true, there are no words that can fully capture the overwhelming pain and grief that we are experiencing. By now many of you know, Kevin and I were set to be married on September 20th. No one should ever endure the trauma of canceling wedding arrangements only to make funeral ones. This loss, and the fractures it created are so severe it makes healing seem impossible.

Although this tragedy has created a permanent before and after mark in our lives, what will never be difficult is remembering Kevin. He was the love of my life. He was the most amazing father to our son and his two daughters. He was a brother and son and an uncle. He loved sports and especially loved to play golf. He worked hard to provide for his family. Kevin had so many friends and he loved to talk to people. He was funny and he was kind. He truly woke up each morning with a smile on his face.

Kevin lived his life with purpose and found joy in all things. And he loved me, and Jack, Grace and Rose, so fiercely.

This statement is in part to share what a remarkable person Kevin was and to also publicly express my deepest gratitude to the community.

The police department, first responders, School system, especially Calvin Coolidge, local businesses, and residents: The immediate support and compassion you all have shown to me and my family during this time is profound. I am overwhelmed by your generosity. I feel so blessed to be raising my son in a place that comes together for one another in times of need.

To all of you, thank you for everything you are doing for me and my family. And ‘Thank you’ seems so insufficient for the amount of gratitude I feel.

As we move forward, the path ahead will be daunting but my heart feels a bit lighter when I reflect on my community.

-Sarah Schofield

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