A guy from Roxbury is being charged with additional crimes in connection with the shooting murder of his younger brother, who was 12 years old.
According to the Boston Police Department, 22-year-old Walter Hendrick was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with manslaughter, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession of a large capacity feeding device, and witness intimidation. According to the documents filed with the court, he was also charged with the improper storage of a firearm in a location where a youngster may get it.
Prior to this, Hendrick entered a not guilty plea to the several firearms charges that were brought against him in connection with the death of his younger brother, Savion Ellis, who was 12 years old.
According to the documents filed by the court, he made an appearance in Suffolk Superior Court on Thursday morning and pled not guilty to the newly filed allegations. A judge has set Hendrick’s cash bail at $250,000 and mandated that he be monitored by GPS if he is released. If he posts bail, one of the conditions is that he must remain in the state of Massachusetts.
Officials stated that when Boston police officers got to the scene at 35 Fessenden Street in Mattapan at approximately 2:00 p.m. on July 13, they discovered Savion suffering from a gunshot wound. At a nearby hospital, they determined that he had passed away.
The handgun that was used in the shooting was eventually identified by authorities as having belonged to Hendrick, who was believed to have concealed the weapon in a fanny pack, according to a report from The Boston Globe at the time.
On October 24, Hendrick is scheduled to appear in court again. In an effort to obtain comment from his attorney regarding the new charges, Boston.com has reached out to him.
The Boston Police Department has stated that it is continuing to investigate the shooting and has asked that anyone who may have information to call the homicide detectives at the following number: 617-343-4470. Calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting the word “TIP” to “CRIME” (27463) are two more ways for members of the community to provide information while remaining anonymous.
