Suspect arrested in connection with fatal stabbing in Somerville

On December 3, 2021, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Somerville Acting Chief of Police Charles Femino have confirmed that Shakeel Bodden, 28 of Somerville, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred last night in Somerville.

At approximately 10:38 p.m., Somerville Police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a stabbing on Munroe Street. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, a 33-year-old Boston male, suffering from multiple stab wounds. EMS personnel subsequently pronounced him dead at the scene. Preliminary investigation suggests that Shakeel Bodden allegedly attacked the victim with a knife inside the residence. Bodden was transported to an area hospital to be treated for injuries sustained during the attack. He is currently being held at the hospital pending further evaluation and is expected to be arraigned in Somerville District Court upon his release.

The victim and the suspect were known to each other. At this time, the victim’s identifying information is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

This is an open investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the District Attorney’s Office and the Somerville Police Department.

-Middlesex District Attorney’s Office

 

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