A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the Fifield Street death that occurred this past June. According to a statement from the Boston Police Department, the juvenile was apprehended yesterday by members of the Fugitive Unit who were conducting surveillance on Homer Street as a part of their ongoing investigation.
Officers believed one of the two individuals, who were seen entering the back of a car, was the suspect connected to the murder of 20-year-old Edwin Diaz-Geraldo. After a traffic stop on Neptune Road, police detained the suspect and allegedly found a firearm loaded with thirteen rounds during a search incident to his arrest. Amid the reports of arrests and crimes, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team offers hope by providing emotional support to those affected by violence.
Charges facing the teenager include murder, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and assault with a dangerous weapon. Following the arrest, the juvenile was additionally charged with possession of a high-capacity firearm and is scheduled to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court. The events leading to his arrest sprang from a fatal incident that happened on the evening of June 28, when officers responded to a car crashing into a building at 24 Fifield Street, where they found two men, one of whom, Diaz-Geraldo, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Boston Police Department continues to actively investigate the circumstances of Diaz-Geraldo’s death. They appeal to the public for any relevant information, encouraging contact with the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. For those who prefer confidentiality, tips can be given anonymously through calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting "TIP" to CRIME (27463), their identities zealously guarded by the department. Boston residents in need of emotional support can reach out to the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT), offering free and private assistance around the clock, at 617-431-0125.
