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Brockton Today
By the People, for the People
Man Charged in Deadly Brockton Double Shooting Pleads Not Guilty
Davinci Leonard, 23, was arrested in Mexico after nearly a year on the run for the 2025 murders of two teenagers.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Davinci Leonard, 23, has pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering 15-year-old Tymari Albertson and 18-year-old Cevannah Alvarez in a shooting incident in Brockton, Massachusetts in March 2025. Leonard was arrested in Mexico last month after spending nearly a year as a fugitive and has been extradited to Massachusetts to face trial.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and youth crime in the Brockton area, as well as the difficulties law enforcement can face in apprehending suspects who flee the country. The deaths of the two teenagers have deeply impacted the local community.
The details
Investigators believe the deadly shooting stemmed from a fight between Leonard and Albertson that started in the parking lot near the Chipotle and Starbucks at the Westgate Mall. Leonard has been charged with two counts of murder, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, possession of ammunition without a license, and carrying a loaded firearm without a license.
- The shooting deaths of Tymari Albertson and Cevannah Alvarez occurred in March 2025.
- Leonard was arrested in Mexico last month and extradited to Massachusetts.
- Leonard pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
The players
Davinci Leonard
A 23-year-old man accused of murdering two teenagers in Brockton, Massachusetts in 2025. He was arrested in Mexico after nearly a year on the run and has been extradited to face trial in Massachusetts.
Tymari Albertson
A 15-year-old victim who was killed in the 2025 shooting incident in Brockton.
Cevannah Alvarez
An 18-year-old victim who was killed in the 2025 shooting incident in Brockton.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on May 1, 2026 whether to grant Leonard bail or keep him held without bail pending his trial.
The takeaway
This tragic case underscores the ongoing need for comprehensive solutions to address gun violence and youth crime in communities like Brockton, including improved access to mental health resources, youth programs, and stronger gun control measures.
