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Arrest Made in Mattapan Murder Case
Arrest Made in Mattapan Murder Case
**Boston, MA** – On Thursday at approximately 7:15 PM, law enforcement officials arrested Shovan Darby, 29, of East Weymouth. He was apprehended near 4 Astoria Street by members of the Fugitive Unit, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, and officers from District B-3 in Mattapan. Darby is wanted on an arrest warrant from Dorchester District Court for the murder of Mauricio M. Lawrence, 33, of Mattapan. The arraignment of the suspect in Dorchester District Court is anticipated.
Another individual, Roberto Taylor, 29, from Dorchester, has been charged with murder and multiple firearm-related offenses. Taylor remains in custody due to separate charges.
The charges stem from an incident on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, around 11:30 PM. Officers from District B-3 responded to a report of a person shot at 35 Tennis Road, Mattapan. Upon arrival, they found Mauricio M. Lawrence suffering from a gunshot wound. The Boston EMS pronounced Lawrence deceased while en route to Boston Medical Center.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is still investigating the case.
Juvenile Arrested for Assault in Allston/Brighton
Juvenile Arrested for Assault in Allston/Brighton
**Boston, MA** – On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at approximately 3:24 PM, officers from District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) arrested a 14-year-old male on assault and battery charges.
Police were called to the intersection of Cambridge Street and Gordon Street following reports of an active assault and battery. Boston Police Operations had informed them that a group of twelve juveniles were attacking three other individuals at the scene.
Upon their arrival, a fourth victim flagged down officers and informed them that the suspects had fled towards Brighton Avenue. Officers witnessed three victims and stopped one juvenile suspect involved in instigating the fight, placing him in handcuffs after confirming his involvement. The other juveniles had already left the area.
The victims reported that the group walked past a store and threw a firecracker at its entrance. When one victim approached and attempted to record them, the suspect knocked the phone away and began the assault. Efforts to intervene by three other victims resulted in their being pushed to the ground and assaulted with a broom. The suspect also punched and kicked the victims, who later refused medical treatment.
Following the arrest, the
