Amid the aftermath of a December altercation that erupted outside the Roadrunner music hall in Brighton, new developments have surfaced as the defendant's sister now faces assault charges. Chandra Dixon, a 38-year-old Brighton resident, was arraigned on Thursday on charges including assault and battery, along with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, specifically a shod foot. According to a release from Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden's office, Dixon has been released on personal recognizance and is scheduled to return to court on June 26 for a pre-trial hearing.
The incident, which left one individual with severe knife wounds, was prompted by an altercation that witnesses state began when Dixon allegedly cut the line at the bar. In a twist to the case, surveillance video obtained by investigators shows Dixon running to quickly join and assault the group embroiled in the confrontation. It's reported that two victims emerged from the chaos, one sustaining punches and the other kicks; though neither could see their assailant at the time. The diligent efforts of detectives later led to identifying Dixon as the one who allegedly assaulted them.
As for the stabbing incident itself, on December 1, responding Boston police found a 27-year-old victim with no less than five knife wounds at 89 Guest Street, the address of the Roadrunner. "This was a thorough investigation that didn’t stop when one person was identified and charged. Everyone involved in this case worked diligently to identify and charge this second person for an extremely violent event that left the victim seriously injured," Suffolk District Attorney Hayden stated.
Collin Hullum, Dixon's brother, was previously charged with intent to kill and assault and battery causing serious bodily injury in connection with the same incident. Hullum is currently awaiting a probable cause hearing set for June 18. As for Dixon, her representation has not yet provided a public statement following the arraignment. With the pre-trial phase now to steadily approach, the implications for Dixon and the broader questions about the violence that unfolded are likely to increasingly come to bear upon the courtroom.
