Woman Arrested in Fatal South Boston Stabbing

Gisselle Pascual charged with manslaughter in Old Colony Ave. incident

Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:59am

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Boston police have arrested 24-year-old Gisselle Pascual and charged her with manslaughter in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred Friday night in South Boston. Officers responded to a reported stabbing at an apartment on Old Colony Ave. around 6 p.m. and found a man with a stab wound inside. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead the following day.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this stabbing incident are concerning for the South Boston community, which has seen a decline in property crimes in recent years but continues to grapple with issues around public safety. The manslaughter charge suggests the killing may not have been premeditated, raising questions about the circumstances and potential motives behind the attack.

The details

According to police, Pascual was arrested following an investigation into the Friday night stabbing. The victim's name has not yet been released. Pascual is scheduled to be arraigned on the manslaughter charge in South Boston District Court on Monday.

  • The stabbing occurred around 6 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • The victim died from his injuries the following day, Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Gisselle Pascual

A 24-year-old South Boston resident who has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal stabbing.

Boston Police Homicide Detectives

The investigators leading the probe into the stabbing incident.

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What’s next

Following Pascual's arraignment on Monday, a judge will determine whether to set bail or order her held without bail pending further legal proceedings. The case may then proceed to trial, where prosecutors will seek to prove Pascual's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The takeaway

This tragic stabbing incident highlights the ongoing challenges South Boston faces in maintaining public safety, even as the neighborhood has seen improvements in some areas of crime. The manslaughter charge suggests a complex set of circumstances that will likely be the focus of the legal proceedings ahead.