Second Suspect Arrested in Connection with Mattapan Triple Shooting Investigation

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Boston Police arrested Kwessi Silcott, 20, of Mattapan, at 2400 Washington Street in Roxbury. At the time of his arrest, Silcott was wanted on a warrant charging him with murder and carrying a firearm without a license. He is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester Court.

The arrest stems from a prior incident that occurred at approximately 1:24 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, when officers assigned to District B-3 (Dorchester/Mattapan) responded to a ShotSpotter activation and reports of multiple people shot in the area of 2 Hiawatha Road in Mattapan.

Upon arrival, officers located three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. All three victims were treated at the scene and transported by Boston EMS to local hospitals. On Friday, November 7, 2025, one of the victims from the triple shooting was pronounced deceased. The victim was later identified as 18-year-old G’Kiyah Lewis of Malden. The other two adult male victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The Boston Police Department Homicide Unit continues to actively investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding this 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 Boston Police CrimeStoppers Program by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or by using the Boston Police CrimeStoppers system online. Photos and videos related to this investigation may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department strictly safeguards the identities of those who provide information confidentially.

For those impacted by this incident, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team offers free, 24/7 confidential emotional support. To connect with a trained provider, individuals may call (617) 431-0125.

“This arrest represents continued investigative work and persistence by homicide detectives and patrol officers involved in this case,” said Tiffany Williams, Director of Crime Trackers Massachusetts. “The coordinated efforts across units and the ongoing commitment to accountability remain central to this investigation.”