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Tyler Lawrence Killing: 'Evil' Gunman Was Unknown To Norwood Teen, DA Says Tyler Lawrence Killing: 'Evil' Gunman Was Unknown To Norwood Teen, DA Says
Tyler Lawrence Killing: 'Evil' Gunman Was Unknown To Norwood Teen, DA Says Attorneys are adamant that a 34-year-old gunman had no connection to a 13-year-old boy that he allegedly shot and killed last month in Boston, officials said. Csean Skerritt, who was already in federal custody on un-related charges, appeared in BMC Dorchester for the murder of Tyler Lawrence on Friday, Feb. 17, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office reports. Skerritt, who pleaded not guilty, was ordered held without bail based on his criminal record, the office said. However, an attorney for the Lawrence family says there is more reason to put the accused gunman behind bars.  Cs…
Family Of Tyler Lawrence Looking To Establish Children's Foundation In His Honor Family Of Tyler Lawrence Looking To Establish Children's Foundation In His Honor
Family Of Tyler Lawrence Looking To Establish Children's Foundation In His Honor The family of a 13-year-old boy who was killed in a Boston shooting last month is looking for donations to establish a children's foundation in his honor, according to an online fundraiser. The grandparents of Tyler Lawrence, who was fatally shot while walking to their Mattapan home on Sunday, Jan. 29, started a GoFundMe campaign to help honor their grandson's legacy.  "We are seeking justice for Tyler and we will honor his important and valuable life for the rest of ours," the campaign reads. "We hope to honor his memory by serving our community, providing opportunities to other children …
Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of 13-Year-Old Tyler Lawrence In Boston: Officials Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of 13-Year-Old Tyler Lawrence In Boston: Officials
Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of 13-Year-Old Tyler Lawrence In Boston: Officials An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy in Boston two weekends ago, officials said. Csean Skerritt, age 34, was arrested for allegedly shooting and killed Tyler Lawrence on Sunday, Feb. 5, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced on Monday.  Skerritt is charged with murder, being an armed career criminal level III, and various firearm and ammunition charges, Hayden said. He was already in federal custody on un-related charges.  "I want to thank the Boston Police detectives for their extraordinary, nonstop work on this case, and the US Attorney’s O…
Family Outraged After 'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager Dies In Boston Shooting Family Outraged After 'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager Dies In Boston Shooting
Family Outraged After 'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager Dies In Boston Shooting Family members are outraged after a 13-year-old boy from Norwood was shot to death in Boston over the weekend.  Tyler Lawrence's mother, Remy Lawrence, said her son was walking near his grandparent's house in Mattapan when he was shot and killed in broad daylight on Sunday, Jan. 29.  The grief-stricken mother said her son "doesn't have any enemies" and that whoever shot him mistook him for another person, 7News reports. “Everybody in this city should be outraged and if you’re not what’s wrong," Remy told the outlet. “I want to know where are you people? It’s 11:20 in the morning, somebody…
Boston Teen "Slashed" 2, Stabbed Another During Fight Near High School: DA Boston Teen "Slashed" 2, Stabbed Another During Fight Near High School: DA
Boston Teen "Slashed" 2, Stabbed Another During Fight Near High School: DA An 18-year-old Boston high school student was arrested and charged with a triple stabbing on Monday, Jan. 30, outside TechBoston Academy in Dorchester, authorities said.  Deinte Wall, of Dorchester, was arrested Tuesday and charged with three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and ordered held on a $5,000 bail, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced. A judge ordered him to have no contact with his co-defendant, an unnamed minor, or the victims in the case.  Related: Teens Charged For Stabbing 3 People On Basketball Court Near Boston School Boston p…
'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager, 13, Fatally Shot In Broad Daylight In Boston 'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager, 13, Fatally Shot In Broad Daylight In Boston
'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager, 13, Fatally Shot In Broad Daylight In Boston Police have identified the victim of a shooting that took place in broad daylight in Boston as 13-year-old Tyler Lawrence, of Norwood.  Tyler was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the area of Fremont and Babson Streets in Mattapan around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, Boston Police report. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  "We do believe it was targeted. We don't believe it was a random act of violence, but we really don't know for sure yet," Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said, according to WCVB. "It's just a tragic loss for the city to have a teenage boy lost lik…