Eric Voshell, 39, was the victim of a homicide after he and two other men were shot outside a bar. The alleged perpetrator has turned himself in, the Bristol County district attorney’s office confirmed.
An Oak Bluffs man and former volunteer firefighter was the victim of a homicide over the weekend in Fall River.
Eric Voshell, 39, and two other men were shot outside a bar in Fall River Friday night, the Bristol County district attorney’s office confirmed. All three were transported to area hospitals for treatment; Mr. Voshell did not survive.
A spokesman for the district attorney’s office said Monday that the alleged perpetrator had turned himself in to Fall River police that afternoon.
Communications director Gregg Miliote said Joe Noe, 25, of Fall River and Taunton, was arraigned in Fall River district court on charges of murder, two counts of assault and battery with a firearm and one count of unlawful discharge of a firearm within 500 feet of a building. The defendant is being held without bail. The incident took place on Friday night outside JC’s Cafe between 10 and 10:30 p.m., according to Mr. Miliote. It began with a disturbance inside the bar that spilled outside where gunshots were fired, he said.
Mr. Voshell was an HVAC contractor on the Island and former volunteer firefighter in Oak Bluffs. In the summer of 2018 he was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on the Vineyard. The Island community, including the Vineyard Harley riders, later rallied around Mr. Voshell and his family with fundraisers as he recovered from his injuries.
Oak Bluffs fire chief John Rose said Mr. Voshell was an honorary member of the fire department.
The family has announced funeral arrangements. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Church in Vineyard Haven. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Oak Bluffs.
Donations can be made to Vineyard House, P.O. Box 4599, 56 Short Hill Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, or online.
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My heart goes out to Eric’s
Alice June Thompson Vineyard HavenMy heart goes out to Eric’s family ~ this is news is so shocking ~ Eric was an amazing person ~ he was a bright light in this world ~ a wonderful friend and the last time I saw him was at the the Fair with his brother ~ God bless you, dear friend ~ I will miss you on earth, and I know you are now in heaven.
Heart-wrenching. Eric was a
Leah Brown Oak BluffsHeart-wrenching. Eric was a kind man, devoted father, and was so excited about his entrepreneurial endeavors. Our Prayers go out to his family. Taken much, much too soon.
Eric did a lot of work for us
OBNY Oak BluffsEric did a lot of work for us..always came across professional and always showed up when requested. I know he was very proud of his business. I will say a prayer for the family.
Eric was an important friend
Don McLagan ChappaquiddickEric was an important friend of our son Chris. I remember that he always had a smile - even when he had to come to Chappy to fix our cranky A/C. We send prayers and support to Katy and the girls.
Eric was like a son to us he
Gary and linda brenner OBEric was like a son to us he was a beautiful and giving person. He loved his wonderful family and he did more good for this community than anyone will ever know. We love you Eric and we will miss you. Rest In Peace my friend
My condolences go out to Eric
Joel Sheveck Bradford, NHMy condolences go out to Eric and his family. Eric did a lot of work for the inns and Restaurants I oversaw on the Vineyard. He was not only great at his profession but had a great sense of humor. I by chance got to see him at the ferry terminal prior to me leaving the Vineyard after his last years accident. He was holding a positive attitude and thankful to be alive for his family.
This is such an unfortunate incident. Sending my condolences to his family and friends. RIP
Sorry, folks. This loving
Anti-Gang resident EdgartownSorry, folks. This loving father is a member of the Sidewinders, a subgroup of Hell's Angels. And, he and a rival gang got into a turf fight in a bar late at night in Fall River. All of you who are praising him now, when he's been leading this secret life, are not doing his family any good at all. Wonder who else on the island is a member of the Sidewinders? Do they too usually spend Saturday nights in Fall River at bars, instead of at home with their wife and two young girls?? Enough of praising this irresponsible and dangerous man and his gang.
This dude above me here doesn
Anonymous Fall RiverThis dude above me here doesn't have a clue what he is talking about. Eric was never in the bar. He was not "hanging in the bar". He went to support his brother's and died fighting for the brotherhood he belonged to and believed in. This guy clearly has no idea about anything regarding club life, and his comment should be totally disregarded. The clubs in this area, especially the club mentioned, raises THOUSANDS of dollars a year for the community. People need to mind their business when they don't know what they're taking about. Eric was an AMAZING father, husband, son, and brother. He owned a very successful business and took care of his family. Learn something before you let nonsense come out your mouth.
Not a single person above who
Empathetic Human BeingNot a single person above who shared their condolences praised the Sidewinders. They spoke of the positive impacts this person had on their lives and the lives of others. This is a far cry from supporting gang membership.
Many of us knew Eric in these other roles he led... if folks choose to share those memories as an offering of remembrance, what justice does it serve to try to tear them down? To raise awareness of gang violence? I would say that conversation has value, but no value at all when it is used to shut down the mourning for all that this person was, which is obviously so much more than his lowest moments.
I will share this: I did not know Eric well, only in passing through work- but he always had a smile, kind words, and went out of his way to ask me about my day. I will miss that, and my heart goes out to those close enough to him to feel his loss as a deep pain.
Split decision here. Yes, we
Randall Johnson BostonSplit decision here. Yes, we should let the dead Rest In Peace and be tactful. At the same time, lots of us who had families had to give up things we enjoyed because our lives were no longer about ourselves and there were wives and children to care for. It’s understandable anti-gangs frustration should bubble up and his etiquette might lapse.
Mind your words. He was a
Community for Eric Gay Head, MAMind your words. He was a decent guy wherever he went and was always there for the community. It's about love, acceptance, and community here.
Dear Anti-Gang,
OBNY Oak BluffsDear Anti-Gang,
I won’t get into a deep discussion here, but a man is deceased. His family doesn’t deserve your sentiments and I am sure you do not know the whole story. People come from all walks of life and sometimes it’s easy to take a different path and sometimes not. Regardless, a man died, tragically. Someone of respect should never speak ill of the deceased. Please remember that.
Eric was a very professional
annon EdgartownEric was a very professional guy.Always went out of his way to make sure he had fixed the problem.
It was a pleasure to work with him,will be dearly missed
Our deepest condolences for
Atlantic Knights RC NORTH WALTHAMOur deepest condolences for the loss of our brother Eric.
It's time to remember the
Paul Condlin EdgartownIt's time to remember the best times of his life and let the family grieve. Letters to the editor are the proper forum for us to read-all-about your opinions... and for whatever advice you have for me. Make sure you put your name on it.
I send my condolences to Eric
James Carter MillisI send my condolences to Eric's family and friends,from what I have heard about him and read seems he loved his family/friends/community dearly and will be missed.I am just a frequent visitor to the island to visit family but feel the same sense of community on the island I do in my future small town home in N.H.I have decided to make my home.Living off the beaten path a bit has it's challenges but when times get hard tis the community that makes it worth it.
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