Dartmouth man arrested after physical confrontation results in shooting

NEW BEDFORD – Police have arrested one male and are charging another after a dispute at a New Bedford automotive shop.

On Friday, February 16th, police responded to 1593 Cove Road regarding shots fired. Upon arrival, patrol officers learned that an argument over a civil matter had escalated into a physical confrontation. The owner of the shop, 39-year-old Thomas Vinagre, got into a physical confrontation with 24-year-old Dallas Chace. During the struggle, Chace produced a firearm that discharged twice as the men grappled.

Fortunately, nobody was struck, and a customer immediately called for police assistance.

Narcotics detectives Emily Pacheco and Matthew Sylvia were the first to arrive on the scene and successfully separated the two men. The firearm was secured, and Chace was found to be duly licensed to carry it. He was placed under arrest and charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm and two counts of attempt to commit assault and battery by firearm. The firearm, a 9mm semi-automatic, was seized.

A charge has also been requested on Vinagre for assault and battery on Chace.

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