Teen charged with murder in Roxbury

ROXBURY, MA — Boston Police homicide detectives have charged a 16-year-old boy with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 61-year-old woman last fall.

The juvenile from Needham faces charges of murder, aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a firearm in the death of Marie Molea-Anthony of Boston.

Police lodged a warrant against the suspect on Wednesday.

The teen is currently in custody on unrelated firearms charges and is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court at a later date.

Officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 1855 Washington Street in Roxbury at about 1:07 p.m. on Oct. 13.

Officers found Molea-Anthony suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

The Boston Police Department Homicide Unit continues to actively investigate the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist anonymously can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS or text “TIP” to CRIME (27463).