A 39-year-old Dorchester man was arrested Wednesday night and charged with manslaughter, according to Boston Police Department.
Emergency Response on Dorchester Avenue
Emergency responders were at 1931 Dorchester Ave. on Feb. 10 amid a possible street fight.
Investigation Continues
Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
Boston Homicide Totals
According to Boston Police Department citywide data, Boston recorded 37 homicides in 2023 and 24 in 2024, a 35% decrease. These citywide figures do not establish the facts or outcome of this case.
For Jones’s manslaughter charge, Massachusetts law allows a sentence of up to 20 years in state prison. Alternatively, the penalty may be a fine of up to $1,000 and up to two and a half years in jail or a house of correction, according to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 265, Section 13.
