At about 10:29 AM, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Leah Daniels, 55, of Roxbury, following a shooting incident.
Officers responded to the area of 12 Marcella Street for a report of a person shot. Officers observed an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately rendered medical aid, and requested Boston EMS to respond to the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers were advised that the suspect was inside the building on the second floor. Officers conducted a protective sweep of the apartment, and located the suspect in a bedroom. The apartment was secured pending a search warrant.
The suspect was placed under arrest and charged with: Assault to murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, assault and battery with a firearm, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building. She is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.