A 16-year-old from Foxborough has been indicted on two counts of murder in a May 2025 shooting in Dorchester that killed two men, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office as reported by MassLive and WCVB. He was arrested Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and was scheduled to be arraigned Thursday in Suffolk Superior Court.
Because he is a minor, we are identifying him by his initials, K.S. He is also charged with carrying a firearm without a license, second offense, WCVB and MassLive reported. He is presumed innocent.
The shooting
On May 24, 2025, Boston police responding to a reported shooting at 38 Franklin Hill Avenue in Dorchester found two men with gunshot wounds, according to WCVB and MassLive. Walter Wilkens, 36, of Quincy, died at a hospital that night. Anthony McIntosh, 66, of Dorchester, died about a day later, MassLive reported.
The Boston Police Fugitive Unit identified the teen as a suspect after a Suffolk Superior Court warrant issued, WCVB reported. The U.S. Marshals Service, State Police and Foxborough police arrested him on Community Way in Foxborough around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, according to MassLive. Neither outlet reported a motive or how investigators identified him.
Why a 16-year-old is in adult court
Most criminal cases against Massachusetts children are handled in Juvenile Court. Murder is the exception. Under G.L. c. 119, § 74, which we read at malegislature.gov, “the juvenile court shall not have jurisdiction over a person who had at the time of the offense attained the age of fourteen but not yet attained the age of 18 who is charged with committing murder in the first or second degree.” Those cases, and charges properly joined with them, proceed “in accordance with the usual course and manner of criminal proceedings,” which is why this case is in Superior Court.
What the charges carry
Murder convictions carry life sentences in Massachusetts, but for someone who was 14 to 17 at the time of the offense, the law sets parole eligibility dates. Under G.L. c. 279, § 24, also read at malegislature.gov, the judge fixes a minimum term before parole eligibility:
| Conviction | Minimum term before parole eligibility |
|---|---|
| First-degree murder, deliberate premeditation | 25 to 30 years |
| First-degree murder, extreme atrocity or cruelty | 30 years |
| First-degree murder, other theories | 20 to 30 years |
| Second-degree murder (life sentence) | 15 to 25 years |
The second-degree range comes from the general rule in the same section for life sentences other than first-degree murder. Eligibility is not release; the Parole Board decides. The firearm charge carries its own penalty. A jury would decide which degree of murder, if any, the evidence proves.
What happens next
After arraignment, the case goes to pretrial proceedings in Suffolk Superior Court, where bail or detention, discovery and motions are addressed. Neither outlet had reported the outcome of Thursday’s arraignment as of Thursday morning, or the name of his lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 16-year-old be tried as an adult for murder in Massachusetts?
Yes. Under G.L. c. 119, § 74, the Juvenile Court has no jurisdiction over a person 14 to 17 at the time of the offense who is charged with first- or second-degree murder. The case proceeds in Superior Court.
Can a juvenile get life without parole in Massachusetts?
No. G.L. c. 279, § 24 requires the judge to set a parole eligibility date of 20 to 30 years for first-degree murder committed at 14 to 17, depending on the theory.
Why aren’t you naming the defendant?
Our policy is to identify minors by initials, even when other outlets publish their names.
Sources: Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office as reported by MassLive and WCVB, November 5, 2026. G.L. c. 119, § 74, and G.L. c. 279, § 24, read at malegislature.gov. General information, not legal advice.