According to the authorities, a Boston man who is 22 years old and is accused of killing his younger brother, who was 12 years old, with a gun in July is now facing new accusations, including manslaughter.
On Wednesday, September 20, the Boston Police Department announced that they had arrested Walter Hendrick, of Roxbury, and filed fresh charges against him. Hendrick is suspected of shooting Savion Ellis to death on July 13.
According to the police, Hendrick was placed under custody on multiple accusations, including manslaughter, unauthorised possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession of a large capacity feeding device, and witness intimidation. On Thursday, he will make his initial court appearance in the Superior Court of Suffolk County.
According to prior statements made by the Boston Police Department, Hendrick had previously been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, improper storage of a handgun (someone under the age of 18 having possible access), and unlawful possession of ammunition.
According to police, at approximately 2:05 p.m. on July 13, officers responded to a call that a youngster had been shot in the area of 35 Fessenden Street in Mattapan. On Google Maps, the location is depicted as a building that contains multiple living units.
Officials reported that attempts to resuscitate the youngster were failed, and he was pronounced dead shortly after being sent to the hospital with injuries that were considered to be life-threatening. According to the authorities, the boy’s name is Ellis, and he was later identified.
According to NBC10 Boston, Hendrick was ordered to be kept on bail in the amount of $2,500 when he was arraigned in Dorchester District Court on July 14.
Hendrick was identified in court as Savion’s older brother, NBC10 Boston reported. Mayor Michelle Wu called the situation a “nightmare for a mom” and for a family, and expressed condolences.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at 617-343-4470. Anonymous tips can be made by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463).
