Victim Identified In Fatal Boston Apartment Shooting

BOSTON, MA— A man who was killed in a shooting inside a Dorchester apartment last month has been identified, according to Boston Police.

Jimmy Ortega Richardson, 21, of Dorchester, was identified as the victim of the Sept. 30 shooting at 7 Whitfield St. Joseph Bailey, 20, also of Dorchester, was previously arrested and charged with murder in connection with the incident.

The shooting occurred at approximately 5:39 p.m. when officers responded to the apartment for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located Richardson suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Boston EMS transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police announced the following morning that Bailey had been identified as the suspect in the shooting. He was arraigned in Dorchester District Court on Thursday, Oct. 1, where he pleaded not guilty to murder and was ordered held without bail. Bailey is scheduled to return to court on Thursday, Oct. 22 for a probable-cause hearing.

Police have not released additional information about what led up to the shooting or the relationship between Bailey and Richardson. The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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