By Tiffany Williams –
Boston police identified Jimmy Ortega Richardson, 21, of Dorchester as the man killed in a September 30 shooting near 7 Whitfield Street. In an update released Monday, police said Joseph Bailey, 20, also of Dorchester, had been arraigned on a murder charge.
Officers from District B-2 responded around 5:39 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, to a report of a shooting. They found Richardson with an apparent gunshot wound, and he was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
Detectives identified Bailey as the suspect during their investigation, police said. He appeared in Dorchester District Court, and the murder charge remains an allegation; he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The Homicide Unit continues investigating and asks anyone with information to call 617-343-4470. Anonymous tips can be submitted at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting “TIP” to 27463.
Police also accept photographs and videos anonymously through CrimeStoppers and said contributors’ identities are protected. The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team offers free, confidential support around the clock at 617-431-0125.