Mary Markos

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Mary Markos

Violence broke out three separate times in less than 24 hours over Memorial Day weekend in Boston. Neighbors say they heard at least two gunshots around 8 pm. Sunday in Charlestown. Police blocked off Bunker Hill Street for a couple of hours while they searched for someone inside an apartment building. A stray bullet went through the windshield of a neighbor's car and investigators found other ballistic evidence on scene. Police did not find any gunshot victims.

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Mary Markos

Fresh off securing three gold medals at the World Championships, some of the sport's biggest names recently returned to Boston area for the highly anticipated "Rock Stars on Ice" tour, with a special performance from Norwood's own Maxim Naumov. "The theme is rock and roll this year and a lot of us have brought out some rock and roll pieces," said two-time World Champion Ilia Malinin. Boston holds a special place in the hearts of many of these elite athletes. "We love coming to Boston.

2 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Solangi Sosa |Erin Logan |Mary Markos

Jason Bernard never made it out of middle school. His mom says the Peabody, Massachusetts, teenager dreamed of studying medicine or art. Now she'll never get to watch him pursue those dreams - he died by suicide, a victim of bullying, according to the family. "I feel empty," she said. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support.

2 weeks ago | telemundonuevainglaterra.com | David De Matteis |Mary Markos

La familia dominicana de un joven adolescente en Peabody, Massachusetts, quiere crear conciencia sobre los peligros del acoso escolar y el bullying, después de la pérdida de su hijo, Jason Bernard, el fin de semana. “Es algo que que me tiene consternada y algo que duele mucho no sé cómo voy a sobrevivir esta gran pérdida porque era mi pequeño era mi bebé como yo le decía”, dice Juana Medrano, madre de Jason. Noticias Noreste 24/7 en Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra.

2 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Mary Markos

Students at Higgins Middle School in Peabody, Massachusetts, staged a walkout Tuesday, chanting the name of a late classmate who tragically took his own life early Saturday morning. The family of 14-year-old Jason Bernard says he was a victim of bullying. While counselors were available to students on Monday, many parents and community members believe the support has been insufficient, and that the school administration has mishandled the aftermath of Jason's death.