Teenage Girl Shot, Killed In Dorchester
BOSTON (CBS) – An 18-year-old has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a teenage girl in Dorchester Wednesday afternoon.
Officers responded to the shooting at the intersection of Speedwell and Topliff Streets shortly after 3:30. The victim, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by Boston EMS.
Anthony Kelley, 18, of Dorchester, has been charged with her murder.
"Because of the officers' quick response, we do have a person of interest at this time, as well we do have a firearm recovered from the scene," Boston Police Commissioner William Gross said.
Anyone who saw anything is asked to contact Boston Police. A neighborhood trauma team will be made available for anyone who witnessed the shooting.
"This shooting happened in broad daylight," Gross said. "There may have been children, grandmothers at home who may have witnessed something. But it's something that traumatizes you."
Gross thanked neighbors who quickly called 911 and reported the shooting.
"It's times like this during a pandemic that we need to stick together and no acts of violence should be tolerated," Gross said.