A 16-year-old boy from Needham has been charged in the Oct. 13, 2025, Roxbury killing of 61-year-old Marie Molea-Anthony, a shooting that stunned residents of the Mandela Homes housing complex, Boston police announced Wednesday. Molea-Anthony was shot along the 1800 block of Washington Street and later died at a nearby hospital. The teen is facing charges of murder, aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a firearm and is currently being held on unrelated firearms charges. He is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court at a later date.
Teen Charged In October 2025 Killing
According to NBC10 Boston, Boston police have not released the teenager’s name, citing his age, and say the case remains under active investigation. The outlet reports the suspect was already in custody on separate firearms charges when detectives sought and obtained the new murder-related charges.
How The Shooting Unfolded
The Boston Police Department says officers responded at about 1:07 p.m. on Oct. 13 to the Mandela Homes complex at 1855 Washington St., where they found an adult woman suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. The department later identified the victim as 61-year-old Marie Molea-Anthony and urged anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470. Boston Police Department
Who Marie Molea-Anthony Was
The Boston Globe profiled Molea-Anthony as a former school nurse who had struggled with mental illness and later homelessness. Family members told the paper her killing highlights gaps in services for people living on the street. Neighbors and friends described her as someone who tried to help others despite facing serious challenges of her own, the Globe reported.
What Happens Next In Court
Police say the teen will be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court at a later date, while investigators continue to review evidence and interview witnesses. NBC10 Boston notes that authorities have not released the suspect’s name and that formal charging documents are expected to be filed with the court.
Police Appeal For Tips And Offer Community Support
The Boston Police Department has also highlighted resources for residents shaken by the violence, including the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team and CrimeStoppers, and is urging anyone with information or video related to the shooting to come forward. Anonymous CrimeStoppers tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or online, the department said. Boston Police Department
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