MATTAPAN, MA — Detectives from the Civil Rights Unit have charged five individuals in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred at 550 River Street. The suspects have been formally charged and arraigned in Dorchester District Court.
Franklin Francois, 51, from Randolph, faces charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Woopenson Morisset, 30, from Boston, is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury.
Gardy Exantus, 33, from Mattapan, is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, as well as assault and battery. Maurice Payne, 37, from Brockton, also faces charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury.
Patrick Fanfan, 53, from Hyde Park, has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury. The charges reflect the severity of the incident.
Officers from District B-3 responded to reports of the aggravated assault on Saturday, September 13, at approximately 7:45 PM. The situation was referred to the Civil Rights Unit following further investigation.
No civil rights violation charges are being sought at this time, according to authorities.