Third Suspect Arraigned in New Bedford New Year’s Eve Killing

The third person arrested in connection with the New Year's Eve murder of a New Bedford man has been arraigned.

Bristol County District Attorney spokesman Gregg Miliote says 21-year-old Lorena Rivera of New Bedford was ordered held on $10,000 bail after being charged with obstruction of justice.

Two other suspects questioned in Aaron Gant Jr.'s killing, 25-year-old Chad Santos and 24-year-old Kathleen Rivera, Lorena's sister, were arraigned on the same charge Thursday and ordered held on $100,000 and $1,000 respectively.

Gant was shot in the back of the head while riding in the passenger seat of a friend's car on New Year's Eve. Prosecutors say multiple shots were fired from a car behind Gant.

New Bedford and State Police were searching for the suspect vehicle, with their investigation leading to the questioning of Santos and the Rivera sisters.