BOSTON — Boston police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Dorchester nearly two years ago.
Amari Williams, 21, of Acada, Georgia, was taken into custody Thursday at Boston Police Headquarters at approximately 2:35 p.m., according to officials.
Williams faces charges of murder and carrying a firearm without a license related to the May 22, 2023, shooting death of Daniel T. Mayers, 33, of Haverhill.
The shooting occurred at approximately 4:57 p.m. when officers responded to reports of shots fired near 264 Columbia Road.
Upon arrival, officers found Mayers suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Mayers was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Williams is expected to be arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court.
The Boston Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and encourages anyone with information to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to provide information anonymously can call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text “TIP” to CRIME (27463).
