Suspect Identified and Charged in Tragic Fall River Liquor Store Homicide

There's been a significant development in the investigation surrounding the tragic shooting that claimed the life of a Fall River man late last month. Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III has officially announced that a suspect has indeed been identified and subsequently charged in connection with the senseless homicide of 47-year-old Steven Dunn. It’s the kind of news that, while perhaps not bringing back a loved one, offers at least a glimmer of movement towards justice for a grieving community.

The man accused is Robert Correia, 57, also a resident of Fall River. He now faces very serious charges, including murder, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and carrying a firearm without a license. Interestingly, or perhaps tellingly, Correia was already in custody on unrelated charges when these new, very grave accusations came to light. This detail suggests he was already known to law enforcement, which just adds another layer to this unfolding story.

Let’s cast our minds back to the evening of Saturday, October 26, 2024. That's when the horror unfolded, around 9:30 p.m., just outside Riverside Liquors on Bedford Street in Fall River. Steven Dunn was, tragically, shot there. It’s a scene that, unfortunately, has become far too common in news headlines – a life cut short in what should be a routine Saturday night. The swift response and diligent work by both Fall River Police and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the District Attorney’s office have been commendable, truly.

The investigation, mind you, isn’t quite wrapped up. It’s an ongoing process, a meticulous puzzle being pieced together by dedicated professionals from the Fall River Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Homicide Unit. They've been working tirelessly since that grim October night to ensure all facts are gathered and presented. While an arrest marks a crucial step, the pursuit of complete understanding and justice continues. For Steven Dunn's family and friends, this identification, one hopes, begins a path toward some form of closure, however difficult that journey may be.