At approximately 5:52 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, officers assigned to District 6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 258 Old Colony Ave.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a stab wound inside an apartment. Boston EMS transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The victim has been identified as Kyle Bradford, 26, of Cambridge.
On Saturday evening, Boston Police arrested Gisselle Pascual, 24, of South Boston and charged her with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon. Following the victim’s death, and in consultation with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Homicide Detectives upgraded the charge to Manslaughter. She will be arraigned in South Boston District Court.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit continues to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Program:
- By Phone: 1 (800) 494-TIPS
- By Text: Text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
- Online: Visit the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website
Photos and videos related to the investigation may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department strictly protects the identities of individuals who assist in investigations anonymously.
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.