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Teen shot to death in Jamaica Plain
By adamg on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 5:23pm
UPDATE: Second arrest made in the case.
Boston Police report officers investigating the sound of gunshots found a 17-year-old with what turned out to be multiple fatal gunshot wounds at 923 Parker St. shortly after 9 p.m. yesterday.
Not long after, police arrested Elbert Newson, 19, of Dorchester on Notre Dame Street in Roxbury and charged him with unlawful possession of a handgun and possession of marijuana. Police say they found Newson "jogging, sweating, and breathing heavy, gasping for air." Police say Newson matches a description of a man seen running from the murder scene.
Innocent, etc.
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nana nana nana nanana nana nana LINK MAN
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=9...
Look like Bromley-Heath?
Near.
Near.
Bromley-Heath
If Google's map location and street view are accurate, this address is in the middle of Bromley-Heath (not just 'near' it).
I was wrong - it's at the
I was wrong - it's at the edge of the Bromley buildings. I didn't know they still called that Parker st.
If the forensics hold up,
the BPD deserves credit for a rapid and effective apprehension of the suspect.
iPhone trip recap correct?
Fairly glad my iPhone purchase trip took place on a different day.
Was I being inflamatory in my recap? I think not. Here's the link to that opinion... http://bowlofcheese.com/?p=1358
And yes, kudos to the police for a prompt response.
I guess that yoga worked out for you
You survived after your DANG KIDS GIT AWAY FROM MAH SCOOTAH panic attack!
Is bringing that "Bowl of
Is bringing that "Bowl of Cheese" bullshit into the discussion a joke, or are you actually the choad that wrote that bunch of shit?
Oh my God! Some preteens
Oh my God! Some preteens were running down the street while you were riding your scooter! How scary!!! They were coming to get you! They mug and kill everyone that isn't part of their gang!!
Come on Bowl of Cheese, you're a joke...
Settle down
It is possible to disagree, even vehemently, without resorting to a string of expletives.
I just think his portrayal
I just think his portrayal of the neighborhood is tainted by hyperbole and an overactive imagination. I think it's pathetic that he is using a kid getting killed to draw attention to his blog.
Fair enough, but ...
There's a context to Jeff's post - we discussed it a few weeks ago when he posted it initially. He didn't just link to it now to drum up page views.
I know this post was
I know this post was discussed a few weeks ago.
A guy came to Jamaica Plain for what seemed to be the first time in his life and felt scared when he saw "gangs" running around (not actual gangs, just groups of kids. I think "gang" might be a code word for another group of people).
3 weeks later a kid is shot in the same neighborhood right next to the worst housing project in the Boston area.
The poster attempts to connect his "scary" experience with a kid being shot in the same area, and subtly blames it on the neighborhood being a crime-infested gangland. I stand by my statement that the poster is overzealous in his attempt to paint the neighborhood as a ghetto and feel that any type of post about any type of crime in JP would have resulted in Cheese Bowl linking to his blog as evidence that gangs overrun Jamaica Plain.
I don't want to act like crime is not a problem in JP, but I think this Bowl of Cheese is not in any position to characterize the neighborhood as crime-ridden and scary based on his very brief time here.
AND judging by his previous
AND judging by his previous posts, he will take any opportunity he has to link to his blog. In fact, all of is 3 posts contain links to the Cheese Bowl!!!
ooops
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Was anonymous censored?
Was anonymous censored?
No
He must've changed his comment himself.
Cage Rattling
Kids in their own neighborhoods know they have the inherent "scary group of teenagers" potential to freak out people just by their being there. While it isn't entirely fair that teenagers scare the living sh-t out of some people, is anyone surprised that they use this to their advantage? My husband's students, a multiculti group, used to brag about doing things that amounted to "run up and say BOOGABOOGA to the pack of half-crocked suburban hockey moms leaving a bar" and run away while they freak out about OMFG CRIMINALS! Scream!
And if you look at them like they are lunatics or don't react, the joke is on them. In fact, you can make most of these "feel my teen scare power" groups feel quite nervous if you don't follow the script like cheesebowl did (see also "description of kids chasing my bike and ending up barking like a pack of stupid dogs" comment).
No link here
Actually just wanted to point out that I probably wasn't going through the nicest neighborhoods on my recent visit. Didn't mean to rile up the 'link police'.
Perhaps you missed my wrap-up note that the Boston Cops get my kudos for their quick and efficient work.
Maybe you'll like my Boston Police detail rant better. You'll have to google to find it as I don't want to get you all hyperventilating again.
Adam, thx for the explanation that others missed. I AM often sarcastic, but from my perspective I thought it was probably a matter of time (sadly such a short period of time) before someone got killed in that area.
Best,
Jeff
Victim identified
Thomas Webb, 17, of Jamaica Plain.
Update: Sweating running guy now charged with murder
The Suffolk DA's office reports Newson was arrested Tuesday at the Nashua Street jail for the murder, where he'd been held in lieu of bail on the handgun and marijuana charges. He was due for arraignment today in Roxbury District Court.
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Yes...Newson did get charge with Possession of a Class D Drug (Marijuana) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm....he also got charge with murdering my cousin (Thomas Webb III), it is just a matter of time before they get his partner. This was a sinceless murder that shouldn't have happen. I hope they lock Newson up and throw away the key. His bail is one hundred eight-eight thousand dollars, if he should make that bail (which I hope his family can't make), he will have to wear a bracelet that would only allow him to go to his lawyer's office. To me it isn't enough and it isn't going to bring my little cousin back to us.
sexytew1 on September 25, 2008 04:30 PM
DAT WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIEND I LOVE YOU THOMAS I WISH YOU WAS STILL HERE
corey on October 4, 2008 12:52 PM
they took my best friend away. they took away someone that i loved and cared for. why do violence have to take away love ones?
Lydia on October 6, 2008 04:31 PM