Crime & Safety

17-Year-Old Charged With Manslaughter In Shooting Death Of Teen

Boston Police charged a 17-year-old with manslaughter in connection with a daytime shooting Wednesday in Dorchester.

(Jenna Fisher, Patch/File)

BOSTON — Boston Police charged a 17-year-old with manslaughter in connection with a daytime shooting Wednesday in Dorchester that left a teenager dead.

Because the accused shooter is a juvenile, his name was not released.

Following the shooting, which happened around noon on Cameron Street, a 16-year-old was taken into custody and charged with possession of a loaded firearm.

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Police identified the victim as Kareem Garnett Jr., 18, of Dorchester. He died at an area hospital from multiple gunshot wounds.

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