Braintree Police say a 19-year-old man is wanted for murder after a shooting at the South Shore Plaza.
Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey and Braintree Police Chief Mark Dubois say Julius Hammond-Desir, of Maynard, is wanted in connection to the murder of 26-year-old Dijoun Beasley.
Morrisey said it’s alleged that Hammond-Desir fatally shot Beasley at close range at the Plaza on January 22nd. Hammond-Desir is described as 5’5” and of medium build. People are urged to call 9-1-1 if they see him.
A 27-year-old woman has been arraigned on charges in connection to the shooting.
Morrissey says Samantha Schwartz, of Attleboro, entered a not guilty plea to accessory-after-the-fact-of murder. She was arraigned in Quincy District Court. A probable cause hearing for Schwartz was scheduled for February 18th.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Braintree Police Detectives.
Members of MetroLEC SWAT leaving the South Shore Plaza. Photo credit: Lenny Rowe.
