Investigation Update: At about 1:30 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, members of the Boston Police Fugitive Unit arrested Jaynell Sumler, 18-years-old, of Dorchester by virtue of a warrant issued out of Dorchester Court for charges of Assault to Murder (two counts), Carrying a Firearm without a License, Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card, and Discharging a Firearm and Striking a Building.
The facts and circumstances surrounding the initial incident are as follows:
At about 6:48 PM on Sunday, May 10, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 69 Kingsdale Street in Dorchester.
Upon arrival, officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to local hospitals with one of the victims suffering life-threatening injuries.
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.