Boston Police arrest man in connection with death at Boylston and Tremont streets near MBTA station
A man has been arrested for murder in connection with the death near the MBTA station at the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets near Boston Common early Wednesday morning.
Boston Police were called to the Boylston Green Line station around 5:15 a.m. Wednesday and found a man with what they described as "trauma to his body." The victim, who has not been identified, was rushed to a hospital but died, police said.
Boston Police said 27-year-old Ashlie Jeremie of Bedford, Massachusetts, has been charged with murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and larceny under $1,200.
Jeremie was arrested shortly before 10 a.m. at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Surface Road and Beach Street in connection with a second unrelated assault that had occurred earlier Wednesday morning. Officers said Jeremie was in possession of a metal pole.
"The investigation determined that a second victim had been approached from behind and struck with the pole, causing him to fall to the ground," Boston Police said. "That victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries."
The Boston Police Homicide Unit determined Jeremie was the suspect in both assaults.
At least seven Boston Police cruisers and Transit Police were at the scene during the morning commute. A pool of blood, a brick and a pair of shoes were seen on the ground in front of the T stop. Investigators photographed the items and put them in evidence bags.
"Saw some blood on the ground, so definitely not what you want to see on your morning walk," said David Greenberg, who lives near the station.
"Very upsetting, just because we're all human. We don't want to see anybody get hurt," said tourist Eriq Young.
Eastbound trains temporarily skipped the Boylston station for a few hours during the investigation. Service resumed around 9 a.m.
Boston Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to call them at 617-343-4470.
The MBTA had already shut down a stretch of the Red Line between Alewife and Park Street for 10 days of maintenance and repairs. Free shuttle buses are replacing the trains.
