A 57-year-old father was fatally shot in Massachusetts after a confrontation with Snehal Srivastava, a 26-year-old individual who identifies as transgender. The incident occurred on Thursday when Kevin Doherty, who had just dropped off his six-year-old son at school, was approached by Srivastava, who was vandalizing a bridge with graffiti. According to court documents, the two engaged in an argument, and Srivastava opened fire, killing Doherty.

Doherty’s phone contained images taken moments before the shooting, including one of Srivastava spray-painting a path and another of Doherty holding his son’s scooter. Emergency dispatchers heard Doherty exclaim “He shot me” during a 911 call. He later died at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Srivastava, who previously used the name Snehal Srivastava, has a history of violent behavior. In 2021, he was arrested for assaulting a police officer. In 2023, he faced charges on an outstanding warrant and attempted to run over a man at a movie theater. Neighbors reported threats against him, but he was released by authorities.

Srivastava’s residence was found to be covered in pro-Palestinian graffiti, including slogans such as “Free Palestine” and “BLM.” He is currently held without bail on charges of armed assault with intent to murder and carrying a firearm illegally.

A prior victim of Srivastava’s violence, who was attacked with a machete, stated he should never have been allowed back on the streets. The case has drawn criticism for what some describe as systemic failures in addressing his dangerous behavior.