David Jerome charged with murder of Brent Berkeley

PLYMOUTH − A Plymouth man will appear in court today on a murder charge and other charges following a shooting that left a man dead Friday evening.

The suspect, David Jerome, 23, was driving his Toyota Rav 4 with his 18-month-old son in a car seat shortly before 6 p.m. on October 25 when he was involved in the crash with Brent Berkeley, 41, who was driving. his Jeep. Berkeley, who was shot several times, died.

Jerome will be charged Plymouth District Court on Monday morning. He is charged with murder, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, recklessly endangering a child, improper storage of a firearm, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, improper storage of ammunition and possessing a large capacity. power supply device.

A car crash and argument in the city’s parking lot on Middle Street turned violent, and the department received a flood of calls reporting the shooting around 5:45 p.m.

When they arrived, police discovered that Berkeley had been shot multiple times. He was taken to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth, where he was pronounced dead of his injuries less than an hour later at 6:28 p.m., police said.

Officers quickly found Jerome and detained him without a fight.

How to Donate to Brent Berkeley’s Family

The nearby Speedwell Tavernwhere Berkeley’s partner Jessie Jenks works was closed over the weekend and will reopen Monday. The tavern posted this online:

“We will dedicate our entire working day at Speedwell on Friday to the families of the victims. If you are a member of the community and would like to show support through Speedwell, this is the day to do so. More details will emerge as we recover and everyone will have a chance to express their energy. We will be starting a fundraiser for those who can and cannot make it. We will donate every dime raised on the day directly to the family so that finances are the last thing on their minds.”

Moreover, a GoFundMe account to help Berkeley’s spouse and children has already raised more than $100,000.