Victim in Magenta Street shooting identified as Massachusetts native Joshua Bressette

Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly shooting in Olinville.  Police say Massachusetts native Joshua Bressette was found on the rooftop of a building on Magenta Street last Thursday. He

News 12 Staff

May 16, 2014, 7:56 PM

Updated 3,644 days ago

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Victim in Magenta Street shooting identified as Massachusetts native Joshua Bressette
Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly shooting in Olinville. 
Police say Massachusetts native Joshua Bressette was found on the rooftop of a building on Magenta Street last Thursday. He had been shot in the head and back. 
The 25-year-old was last seen by his friends in North Adams on May 5. 
Investigators had previously released photos of tattoos on his body in hopes that someone would be able to help identify him. 
No arrests have been made. 


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