HYDE PARK, MA — A Mattapan man wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing was arrested Sunday afternoon by Boston police.
Javonte Robinson, 29, of Mattapan, was arrested at about 3:07 p.m. in the area of 247 Neponset Valley Parkway by officers assigned to the Boston Police Fugitive Unit.
Robinson was wanted on a warrant out of Dorchester District Court for murder.
The arrest stems from a stabbing that occurred Saturday evening in Mattapan.
At approximately 7:20 p.m. on Nov. 15, officers assigned to District B-3 responded to a radio call for a person stabbed in the area of 30 Fremont Street.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from a stab wound.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463).
