Two Arrested, Charged With Murder After Shooting Near TD Garden

BOSTON, MA — Police arrested two men in connection with a fatal shooting Saturday morning.

Around 2 a.m., Saturday someone called to report a person shot near 101 Canal St. When they got there, police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency responders transported to a hospital, but he was later pronounced dead.

Officers on patrol in the area saw what they suspected was the getaway car, and stopped it at the intersection of Canal and Causeway streets. During the traffic stop, police found a firearm and upon further investigation arrested two men in the car.

Police arrested Bryan Rice, 22, of Boston, and charged him with murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and attempted armed robbery. Police also arrested Anthony Baptista-Goncalves, 24, of Boston, was charged with accessory before and after the fact to commit: murder and attempted armed robbery. They are both expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.

Police are still investigating and encourage anyone with information to contact them at (617) 343-4470.