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Brockton Today
By the People, for the People
Brockton Double-Murder Suspect Arrested in Mexico
Plymouth DA says 23-year-old Davinci Leonard was apprehended after a nationwide manhunt.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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A man suspected in a March double murder in Brockton, Massachusetts has been apprehended by U.S. Marshals and other authorities in Mexico after a lengthy manhunt that spanned across the country and even into Haiti. Davinci Leonard, 23, was wanted on murder and gun charges for allegedly shooting and killing two teenagers outside a Chipotle restaurant in Brockton.
Why it matters
This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down violent suspects who flee across state and international borders. The coordination between local, state, and federal agencies was crucial in eventually locating and apprehending the suspect.
The details
According to the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office, Leonard allegedly shot and killed 15-year-old Tymari Albertson and 18-year-old Cevannah Alvarez outside a Chipotle restaurant in Brockton on March 22. After the shooting, Leonard fled the scene and authorities launched a nationwide manhunt to find him. The investigation led law enforcement up and down the East Coast, as far west as Michigan and California, and even into Haiti before he was finally located and apprehended in Mexico.
- The shooting occurred on March 22.
- Leonard was apprehended by U.S. Marshals and Mexican authorities on February 14, 2026.
The players
Davinci Leonard
A 23-year-old man suspected of carrying out a double murder in Brockton, Massachusetts in March.
Tim Cruz
The Plymouth County District Attorney who announced Leonard's arrest.
Tymari Albertson
A 15-year-old victim who was killed in the March shooting.
Cevannah Alvarez
An 18-year-old victim who was killed in the March shooting.
David Mosley-Lott
A 32-year-old Quincy man charged with accessory after the fact and witness intimidation for allegedly helping Leonard evade law enforcement.
Jaylen Speed
A 25-year-old Dorchester man charged with accessory after the fact for allegedly helping Leonard evade law enforcement.
What they’re saying
“A lot of work was put into this case by troopers assigned to our Detective Unit, the MSP Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, Brockton Police, and our federal partners at the U.S. Marshals. This was a lengthy and thorough investigation which took officers up and down the east coast, west to Michigan and California, and then on to Haiti, and ultimately to Mexico. I commend all those involved for their hard work and determination on this case.”
— Tim Cruz, Plymouth County District Attorney (bostonherald.com)
What’s next
Leonard is expected to be transported back to Massachusetts for his arraignment in Brockton District Court some time next week.
The takeaway
This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down violent suspects who flee across state and international borders, and the importance of coordination between local, state, and federal agencies in apprehending dangerous fugitives.
