Two men indicted on murder charge in Plymouth County after 22-year-old Romualdy Pierre-Charles shot to death

BROCKTON – Two men were indicted Friday in connection with a fatal shooting at a home in Brockton last July, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. 

Co-defendants Govanni Carapinha, 24, and Marcus Miranda, 21 were both indicted by a grand jury in Plymouth County Superior Court on one count each of Murder. Both defendants were arraigned on charges related to this incident in Brockton District Court following their arrests and are being held without bail. 

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at approximately 11:51 p.m., Brockton Police received 911 calls for a shooting that occurred at a residence on Vesey Street. Brockton Police responded to the scene and located a deceased, male victim -identified as 22-year-old Romualdy Pierre-Charles- who had been shot several times. Brockton Police then contacted Massachusetts State Police, and an investigation proceeded. 

A review of surveillance video in the area showed three individuals wearing black clothing approach the home on Vesey Street and chase the victim into the backyard of his home. During the incident, Carapinha was shot in the leg. Miranda and another unidentified male wearing black clothing helped Carapinha into a gray Infiniti motor vehicle and drove him from the murder scene in Brockton to Boston Medical Center, where Carapinha was treated for his injuries. He was arrested following his release from BMC. 

Miranda was arrested by Massachusetts State Police on July 29, 2024, as he attempted to board a plane at Logan Airport. 

A friend stated that Romualdy was beloved, not only by his family, but by everyone who knew him. His smile and laugh were infectious and was attending college, while also working to help support his family.

“I’ve known Romualdy since he was four, when we moved into the house next door. I’ll never forget how excited he was when we met. I was 9 months pregnant with my daughter, Liz. He asked when she would arrive and if they could be friends. And they were, from day one. He was the sweetest, silliest, kindest boy. He was a helper, whether it be raking leaves or helping with laundry, or keeping any eye on my youngest son.”

Assistant District Attorney Kevin McCarthy is prosecuting this case. It was investigated by Brockton Police and the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and Massachusetts State Police. 

Carapinha and Miranda will be arraigned in Superior Court at a later date.