Crime & Safety
Boston Woman Killed In Lowell Homicide Friday
A 22-year-old Boston woman was found by police Friday "with signs of apparent trauma," officials said.
LOWELL, MA — A Boston woman was killed in Lowell Friday, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Lowell Police Superintendent Kelly Richardson confirmed Saturday.
Police found Dejah Jenkins-Minus, 22 of Boston, with signs of apparent trauma Friday morning. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide by multiple sharp force injuries Saturday.
Lowell Police found Jenkins-Minus at a Llewelyn Street residence while conducting a well-being check at the request of someone who knew her, the officials said.
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Officials do not believe the homicide was a random incident.
State and Lowell police and the District Attorney's office are investigating the incident.
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