Investigation Update: Arrest Made in the Fifield Street Homicide

Investigation Update: On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, members of the Fugitive Unit were conducting an ongoing investigation in the area of Homer Street. Officers were aware that the 16-year-old Juvenile male was wanted on a warrant out of Dorchester District Court for Murder, Carrying a Firearm Without a License, Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License, and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.

Officers observed two individuals enter the rear of a motor vehicle, with one believed to be the suspect of the investigation. Officers followed the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Neptune Road. Officers removed the suspect from the vehicle, and placed him into handcuffs. Officers conducted a search incident to arrest and recovered a firearm with thirteen rounds in the magazine.

The suspect was placed under arrest for the warrants and was additionally charged with Delinquent to wit; Carrying a Firearm Without a License, Delinquent wit wit; Carrying a Loaded Firearm, and Delinquent wit wit; Possession of a High Capacity Firearm. He is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court.

The facts and circumstances surrounding the original incident are as follows: At about 8:34 PM, on Friday, June 28, 2024, officers assigned to District 11 (Dorchester) responded to a report of a car that crashed into a building at 24 Fifield Street. On arrival, the officers located the passenger of the vehicle, an adult male, who had a broken leg and was transported by Boston EMS to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the vehicle, an adult male, was found non-viable and was pronounced on scene. The victim has since been identified as Edwin Diaz-Geraldo, 20, of Brighton.

The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit ay 617-343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word "TIP" to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.

For those who find themselves in need of emotional support or simply needing to talk to someone about the distressing events in our community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free, private support 24/7 at 617-431-0125.