Police Arrest Suspect in Connection to August Murder of Jeffrey Kelly

BOSTON—Amos Carrasquillo of Dorchester has been arrested by the Boston Police Fugitive Apprehension unit at the Federal Court for the murder of Jeffrey Kelly, 28.

Police responded to a call about a person shot outside of 7-11 on Centre Street at 3:33 A.M. on Aug. 27 in Jamaica Plain. Kelly had been shot several times while in his wheelchair and died of his wounds at an area hospital.

Commissioner William Evans said in a statement,“Today’s arrest, along with the apprehension of three murder suspects last week, illustrate the Boston Police Department’s dedication to bringing these suspects to justice. We understand the importance of finding and prosecuting suspects quickly, and we hope it can bring some amount of closure and peace for the victim’s loved ones.”