Investigation Update: At about 6:00 AM on Friday, June 26, 2026, members of the Boston Police Fugitive Unit and the US Marshal Service arrested Armani Collazos, 26-years-old, in the area of 284 N. Beacon Street in Brighton.
Collazos, of Brighton, was taken into custody by virtue of a straight warrant issued out of Suffolk Superior Court on charges of Murder, Assault and Battery Attempt with a Firearm, four counts of Assault to Murder by means of a Firearm, Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License, and Carrying a Firearm without a License Second Offense.
At about 8:45 AM on Friday, June 26, 2026, members of the Boston Police Homicide Unit Arrested Miranda Bodden, 22-years-old, in the area of 57 Everett Street in Allston.
Bodden, of Allston, was taken into custody by virtue of a straight warrant issued out of Suffolk Superior Court for charges of five counts of Accessory After the Fact.
The facts and circumstances of the initial incident are as follows:
At approximately 8:10 PM, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, officers assigned to District D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 17A Gordon Street in Allston.
Upon arrival, officers located a 15-year-old juvenile male victim outside of 7 Pomeroy Street suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported by Boston EMS to a local hospital where he remained until pronounced deceased on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
The victim was later identified as Phillip Franco of Brighton.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating 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.