Police arrest suspect in weekend slaying

By Globe Staff

A Boston man is facing a murder charge in the slaying early Sunday of a 19-year-old Dorchester mother who wanted to become a nurse.

Daniel Harris, 23, is charged with killing Alexandra Gomes in an incident on Elder Street in Dorchester.

"This arrest brings us one step closer to justice for a young mother taken from those who loved her and needed her most, but it's not the end of our efforts," said Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley. He called for people to step forward and assist investigators.

"Even the smallest piece of evidence could be of great value" he said.

Gomes and four other people sought treatment at area hospitals for gunshot wounds after the incident at about 2: 30 a.m. Sunday. A law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation said Harris was one of those wounded.

Harris also faces several counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, as well as charges of illegal possession of a firearm and illegal possession of ammunition, Conley and Police Commissioner Edward Davis said in a joint statement.

Authorities asked anyone with information to contact the Boston Police homicide unit at 617-343-4470. People with anonymous tips can call 800-494-TIPS or text the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463).

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