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Boston police arrest James Morale in 2022 murder of Bihlal Bell in Roxbury park

James Morale arrested for murder of Bihlal Bell
James Morale arrested for murder of Bihlal Bell 00:16

BOSTON — Nearly a year after a man was shot and killed in broad daylight in a Roxbury park, police have made an arrest.

Bihlal Bell was murdered around 6 p.m. in Orchard Park back on April 11, 2022. He was just 31 years old.

On Friday, Boston Police announced they arrested 26-year-old James Morale of Boston Thursday night. He had been stopped for what they described as a "motor vehicle infraction" when officers learned there was a warrant for his arrest for the murder.

Morale is now charged with murder, unlawful possession of a gun and ammunition. There's no word yet on a motive.

He will be arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court.

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