A New Bedford man has been sentenced in Fall River Superior Court for the murder and armed robbery of another man.
According to police, New Bedford Police received a 911 call at just after 1:30 a.m. on August 4th, 2024, from residents on Earle Street who heard gun shots and found the victim suffering from multiple injuries. The victim, later identified as 44-year-old Aaron Britto of New Bedford, was rushed to Saint Luke’s Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. He was initially located in the grass, between the rear of Morna Lounge and Grill and a residence at 234 Earle Street.
23-year-old Anthony Jalo of New Bedford was arrested and charged with Murder, Armed Robbery, and Carrying a Firearm Without a License.
Court records show that on Thursday, Jalo was found guilty on all three charges and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole,
According to WJAR 10, prosecutors previously stated in court that Surveillance video showed Jalo and Britto leave Morna Lounge and Grill and go behind Harmony House, Jalo shot Britto multiple times and stole his jewelry.
An obituary stated that Britto “was loved far and wide in our city and as Aaron always told his children “he knew the whole neighborhood”! He was the kindest, sweetest soul and would give his last penny to anyone he knew and loved. Aaron loved to race RC cars with his sons. He very much loved and was a big supporter of New Bedford’s local music artists. But there is nothing Aaron was prouder of and nothing he loved more than being a father. Being a father was Aaron’s biggest passion in life.”
