Two arrested in Dorchester shooting

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Two people, Justin Martin and Jahde Nitschke, were arrested in Wellesley, Massachusetts in connection with a January shooting during a home invasion in Dorchester, Boston. The 45-year-old victim sustained a serious but non-life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot inside his apartment by one of the armed suspects.

Why it matters

Home invasions and gun violence are ongoing concerns in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, which has historically experienced higher rates of crime compared to other parts of the city. This arrest highlights the efforts of law enforcement to investigate and apprehend suspects involved in such violent incidents.

The details

According to the investigation, the victim had invited a female acquaintance to his apartment, who arrived with a second female companion. The second female left to get food but returned empty-handed, at which point two male suspects entered the apartment armed, one with a handgun and the other with a shotgun. The suspect with the handgun fired, striking the victim, who was then sprayed with an unknown substance by one of the female suspects before the four suspects fled.

• The shooting occurred at approximately 1:13 a.m. on January 25, 2026.
• The arrests were made at approximately 6 a.m. on February 28, 2026.

What’s next

The suspects are expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.