BOSTON POLICE ARREST SUSPECT RELATED TO
RECENT SOUTH END ASSAULT

Boston Police have apprehended a suspect in connection with the recent South End assault, which occurred on August 24, 2008. Today officers arrested Fabio Brandao, 28, of Framingham. At this time, Brandao is being charged with Assault & Battery with a Deadly Weapon and further charges may follow.

At approximately 2:45 am on Sunday morning, officers from District D4 (Back Bay/South End) received a radio call for an assault and battery in progress at 375 Columbus Ave. On arrival, Officers met with the victims who stated that they were assaulted by four Hispanic males who fled in a white Honda. Officers observed Victim #1 on the ground conscious but stated he could not get up. Officers notified EMS who arrived and transported him to Beth Israel Hospital. Officers were then informed that Victim #2 fled from the scene to 581 Massachusetts Ave., where he was met by an officer and EMS and then was also transported to Beth Israel Hospital. Both Victim #1 and Victim #2 were unable to remember what had happened.

Officers then spoke with Victim #3 and Victim #4 who stated that while they were walking home the above M/V stopped along side of them as the passengers began to yell obscenities to include homophobic slurs. The suspects then exited the vehicle and began assaulting the victims yelling discriminatory statements as they assaulted them. Victim #1 was unable to remember who hit him. Officers observed injury to Victim #2 who suffered a gash above his right eye. Victim #3 stated to Officers that she was punched in the head and thrown to the ground. Victim #3 complained of a headache and dizziness but declined medical attention on scene. Victim #4 suffered no injury and declined medical attention on scene.

Detectives from the Community Disorders Unit as well as detectives from District D4 continue to actively investigate this incident.

Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact the Boston Police District D4 detectives at 617-343-4683. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous should call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or text ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those wishing to remain anonymous.