Suffolk County

Police searching for suspect wanted for murder in Mattapan

BOSTON, Mass. — Boston Police are searching for a 39-year-old man accused of stabbing a woman to death in Mattapan Tuesday night.

Christopher Howard, whose last known address is in Boston, should be considered dangerous.

On Tuesday night, 40-year-old Terkeshia Boykins was found dead with multiple stab wounds in the area of Rosewood Street.

[ UPDATE: Victim identified in fatal stabbing in Mattapan ]

Homicide detectives have been granted a murder warrant for Howard. The public is asked to call 911 if you see the suspect.

It is unclear what Howard’s relationship to the victim is, although Boston Police said in their initial report that this incident was considered “domestic.”

The investigation remains ongoing. Boston 25 has reached out to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office for comment.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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