Crime & Safety
Suspect in Brockton Murder Held Without Bail
Police say Michael Pircio allegedly struck William James Porter in the head with an object.
BROCKTON, MA — A Brockton man is expected to face murder charges in court Tuesday.
Early Tuesday morning, police responded to a report of an altercation at an apartment on Menlo Street, according to reports. Police say Michael Pircio allegedly struck William James Porter in the head with an object. Porter was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, where he was pronounced dead.
29 year-old man struck in head, killed inside this #Brockton apartment. Police called to scene just after 12:30am. #FOX25 @fox25news pic.twitter.com/3q9QMGWWAA
— Daniel Miller (@Daniel_Miller8) February 21, 2017
Pircio pleaded not guilty in Brockton District Court to murder charges. He was ordered held without bail.
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Michael Pircio entered not guilty plea - he will remain held without bail. @WCVB pic.twitter.com/4yDjjp3GBA
— Katie Thompson (@KThompsonNews) February 21, 2017
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