STOUGHTON, Mass. — Boston police have arrested a teen in connection with a Mattapan murder that occurred over a year ago.
Police say a 16-year-old male was arrested just after noon on Friday in connection with the murder of Christian Cousins, a 17-year-old Stoughton student.
Cousins was shot and killed in the area of Gladeside Avenue and Donwood Terrace in Mattapan on July 5, 2024.
A second student was also injured in the shooting.
At the time of the shooting, Stoughton Public Schools said, “We are deeply saddened to inform you that a Stoughton High student was killed on Friday. Christian Cousins, SHS class of 2025, was fatally shot on July 5th while in Mattapan with another SHS student.”
The arrested teen had warrants out for his arrest on charges of murder, firearm used in the commission of a felony, assault and battery attempt with a firearm, and carrying a firearm without a license.
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