Second Suspect Arrested: At about 10:30 PM, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Boston Police arrested Kwessi Silcott, 20, of Mattapan, at 2400 Washington Street, Roxbury. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on a warrant for:
- Murder
- Carrying a Firearm without a License
He is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester Court.
The facts and circumstances surrounding the prior incident are as follows: At about 1:24 PM on Saturday, October 11, 2025, officers assigned to District B-3 (Dorchester/Mattapan) responded to a ShotSpotter activation and reports of multiple people shot in the area of 2 Hiawatha Road in Mattapan.
Upon arrival, officers located three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. All three victims were treated at the scene and transported by Boston EMS to local hospitals. On Friday, November 7, 2025, one of the victims from the triple shooting was pronounced deceased. The victim has since been identified as 18-year-old G’Kiyah Lewis of Malden. The other two adult male victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The Boston Police Department Homicide Unit continues to actively investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line:
📱 By Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
💬 By Text: Text “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
🌐 Online: Boston Police CrimeStoppers
Photos and videos related to this investigation may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department will strictly safeguard the identities of those who wish to provide information confidentially.
For those impacted by this incident, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) offers free, 24/7 confidential emotional support. To connect with a trained provider, please call (617) 431-0125.