UPDATE: Arrest in Stabbing Death of Cherby LaJoie

On October 13, 2012, members of the Boston Police Homicide Unit arrested a 14 year old male, of Dorchester for Delinquent to wit: Murder involving the October 6, 2012 stabbing death of 39 year-old Cherby LaJoie at 11 Charles Street, Dorchester.

At about 1:12am, on Saturday, October 6, 2012, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a call for a person stabbed in the area of 11 Charles Street in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located a male victim in his late thirties suffering from what appeared to be multiple stab wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. The victim has since been identified as Cherby LaJoie, 39, of Boston.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is kindly asked to call the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

Community members wanting to assist this investigation anonymously can either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous capacity.