Providence, RI – The Tiverton community mourns the tragic loss of Barbara Cruz, a well-known nurse at Catholic Memorial Home, following a devastating incident in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Barbara Cruz, a resident of Tiverton, Rhode Island, was announced deceased by the Catholic Memorial Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitative Care in a heart-wrenching social media post.
The circumstances surrounding Barbara Cruz’s passing are deeply distressing, linked to a suspected murder-suicide incident that unfolded in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, on Saturday. Police responded to a distress call from a female relative at 162 Summer Street, initiating a wellness check. During a conversation with Barbara J. Cruz, the victim’s relative heard commotion before the call abruptly ended. Subsequent attempts to reconnect were unsuccessful.
Upon arriving at the residence, law enforcement discovered the tragic aftermath: Barbara Cruz, aged 77, and Omar Bradley, aged 72, both succumbed to gunshot wounds. The investigation revealed that Bradley, in a residence he shared with Cruz’s 84-year-old sister, perpetrated the shooting, taking the lives of both Cruz and himself.
Boston Herald posted on Facebook,
“Local police received a call shortly before 11 a.m. requesting a well-being check at 162 Summer St. in Rehoboth. When police arrived, they found the bodies of Omar Bradley, 72, who lived in the home, and Barbara J. Cruz, 77, of Tiverton, R.I.”
Bristol County District Attorney confirmed Bradley’s ties to Providence, Rhode Island, shedding light on the distressing incident. Assistant District Attorney Jason Mohan, overseeing the investigation, leads the efforts in understanding the grim events that led to the loss of Barbara Cruz.
The Catholic Memorial Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitative Care expressed their heartfelt grief, offering support to those affected by Barbara Cruz’s passing. Lisa Gulino, Director of Pastoral Care, extended counseling services for processing the immense grief, scheduling sessions on Sunday and a memorial service on Monday.
As the community grieves this heartbreaking loss, plans for a Memorial Mass on Tuesday at the Catholic Memorial Home Chapel aim to honor Barbara Cruz’s memory. The family will release details regarding her obituary and funeral arrangements in the coming days, allowing friends and colleagues to pay their respects and bid farewell to a beloved member of the community.
