Urgent: Two Shot in Lower Mills, Suspect Arrested Nearby
BREAKING: Two individuals were shot in a vehicle on Temple Street in Lower Mills last night. The incident occurred at approximately 10:53 p.m., alarming residents in the typically tranquil neighborhood.
The victims, a man and a woman, sustained gunshot wounds to their legs. Promptly responding officers applied tourniquets at the scene before transporting them to Boston Medical Center for further treatment. A child present in the vehicle, identified as a passenger, was unharmed.
Authorities report that the victims were inside a Honda CRV that crashed into a utility pole, showing “significant ballistic damage” and evidence of blood from the incident. A potential suspect, matching the description of the shooter, was arrested shortly after on nearby Caddy Road for trespassing. However, the Boston Police confirmed that the shooting remains under active investigation.
In a separate but related context, a Suffolk Superior Court jury recently convicted Jason Woods, 34, of Mattapan, for the second-degree murder of Lovenson Pierre, 26, of Quincy. The conviction carries a mandatory life sentence but offers the possibility of parole after a specified period, differing from a first-degree conviction.
Another alarming incident unfolded in Mattapan on September 13, where a gay couple faced harassment and physical assault near River Street. One individual was struck in the head with a baseball bat, leading to severe injuries that prompted police intervention.
In another disturbing report, Luz Maria Pineda, 32, was arrested last week for allegedly shoving an elderly woman out of a bus on Warren Street. The victim, who was using a walker, suffered injuries but is expected to recover. Pineda faces charges of assault and battery on a person over 60 and is currently held on $5,000 bail, with a pre-trial hearing scheduled for October 3.
In a troubling incident at the South Bay House of Correction, a guard, William Cooper, 37, has been charged with raping a woman inmate just two months after being hired. Under Massachusetts law, individuals in custody cannot consent, and Cooper’s arraignment is expected to draw significant attention from the community and legal observers.
These incidents underline a growing concern regarding safety in the area, as law enforcement continues to work tirelessly to address crime and protect residents. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
