BROCKTON, Mass. – A manhunt is underway for a 23-year-old suspect charged with the shooting deaths of two teenagers outside a bustling restaurant, leaving the community reeling from the violent incident that occurred on March 22.
The tragedy unfolded when a disagreement erupted among a group outside the Chipotle on Westgate Drive. Eyewitnesses described chaos as gunfire erupted, prompting customers and bystanders to flee for safety. Emergency responders arrived to find 18-year-old Cevannah Alvarez and 15-year-old Tymari Albertson both critically injured from gunfire. Despite immediate medical attention, the two did not survive their wounds.
Davinci Leonard has been identified as the alleged shooter. Following the shooting, a grand jury indicted him on charges that include two counts of first-degree murder and several firearm-related offenses. However, he remains at large more than three months after the incident took place, raising concerns about public safety.
Authorities believe that Leonard may have received help while eluding capture. In connection with his escape, two individuals, 32-year-old David Mosley-Lott and 24-year-old Jaylen Speed, have been arrested for allegedly assisting him in avoiding law enforcement. Both men have entered not-guilty pleas to the charges brought against them.
The motives behind the confrontation outside the restaurant that night have not been made public. Residents of Brockton have voiced their anguish and anger over the violence that has disrupted their community. Many noted that the area was filled with patrons due to a nearby event, which has only heightened fears in the aftermath of the shooting.
In a concerted effort to find Leonard, local and federal authorities, including the U.S. Marshals Service and Massachusetts State Police, are offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his capture. Officials have indicated that Leonard may have altered his appearance and caution that he should not be approached, given the potential risk he poses.
Standing about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, Leonard’s description has been circulated widely as law enforcement emphasizes the importance of community involvement in locating him. They are committed to continuing their search until he is apprehended.
Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has publicly called for Leonard to turn himself in, underscoring the importance of achieving justice for the families of the victims and ensuring the safety of the community. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement officials following various leads as they work relentlessly to bring Leonard into custody.