POLICE SEEK TWO SUSPECTS INCONNECTION WITH RECENT HOMICIDE
At approximately 5:15 pm, on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for shots fired on Ames Street in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located two victims, both suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim later identified as, Cordeiro Andrade, 20, of Roxbury, succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to Boston Medical Center. The second victim, a female, was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
After a thorough and exhaustive investigation of the incident, Homicide detectives applied for and were granted arrest warrants for Jovon Adams, 22, of Dorchester and Taquise Johnson, 18, of Roxbury. Adams and Johnson are wanted in connection with the murder of Mr. Andrade and the shooting of the female victim.
Investigators are making every effort to locate and apprehend these two suspects. Below please find their descriptions. At this time, we are unable to release photos due to eyewitness identification issues.
Suspect Description:
JOVON ADAMS
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Height: 5 ft. 8 in.
Weight: 180 lbs. (medium build)
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
LKA: 37 Wales Street, Dorchester, MA
TAQUISE JOHNSON:
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Height: 6 ft.
Weight: 150 lbs. (slim build)
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Adams and Johnson to please contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Individuals can also call our 24-hour toll free number at 1-800-494-TIPS. The identities of callers wishing to remain anonymous will be protected.
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POLICE SEEK TWO SUSPECTS INCONNECTION WITH RECENT HOMICIDE
At approximately 5:15 pm, on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for shots fired on Ames Street in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located two victims, both suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim later identified as, Cordeiro Andrade, 20, of Roxbury, succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to Boston Medical Center. The second victim, a female, was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
After a thorough and exhaustive investigation of the incident, Homicide detectives applied for and were granted arrest warrants for Jovon Adams, 22, of Dorchester and Taquise Johnson, 18, of Roxbury. Adams and Johnson are wanted in connection with the murder of Mr. Andrade and the shooting of the female victim.
Investigators are making every effort to locate and apprehend these two suspects. Below please find their descriptions. At this time, we are unable to release photos due to eyewitness identification issues.
Suspect Description:
JOVON ADAMS
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Height: 5 ft. 8 in.
Weight: 180 lbs. (medium build)
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
LKA: 37 Wales Street, Dorchester, MA
TAQUISE JOHNSON:
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Height: 6 ft.
Weight: 150 lbs. (slim build)
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Adams and Johnson to please contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Individuals can also call our 24-hour toll free number at 1-800-494-TIPS. The identities of callers wishing to remain anonymous will be protected.