In a somber turn of events in Mattapan, a domestic skirmish escalated into a violent confrontation that left four individuals hospitalized with serious injuries. The victims, as confirmed by the Boston Police Department, include a 47-year-old female, a 16-year-old female, and a 4-year-old male, all with gunshot wounds, and an 18-year-old female with a stab wound. Responding to the chaos, officers from the Mattapan district arrived at the scene after the violent episode unraveled at around 11:14 p.m. yesterday.
In the intensity following the incident, Boston Police Officers initiated a search armed with a suspect description and vehicle details. With the suspect urbanely halting his car, unaware of his imminent arrest, a traffic stop executed at 3:03 a.m. on Rowe Street resulted in the apprehension of 46-year-old Calvin Stokes from Mattapan. Stokes is now facing multiple charges, including "Armed Career Criminal" and "Four Counts of Assault with Intent to Murder" as laid out by the police report.
The Boston Police Department has stressed the gravity and complexity of dealing with domestic violence cases. But, amidst the horrors of the violent act, the department remains steadfast in its vow to support survivors and upholds the confidentiality of those daring to step into the light of justice. Stokes, following his arrest, is expected to stand before a court in Dorchester District Court to answer for his alleged crimes.
There are numerous paths to reach out for aid in times of domestic terror. A reminder echoed by the department: "There is no excuse for domestic violence. You are not alone, and no one deserves to be harmed." For emergencies, they urge dialing 9-1-1 without hesitation. Additionally, the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS and texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463) are confidential means for non-emergency situations requiring assistance in domestic violence cases.
