Arrest made in connection with teen's murder in Taunton
Sep 24, 2024
TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — An 18-year-old from Massachusetts has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of 17-year-old Khamitri Cole in Taunton on Sept. 19.
The Bristol County District Attorney's office said Kareem Gendraw was arrested around 9:30 p.m. in Medford by members of the Massachusetts State Police and Violent Apprehension Section.
BACKGROUND: Teen shot, killed overnight in Taunton
Gendraw is accused of shooting and killing Cole inside a mobile home on Lothrop Steet. Cole was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gendraw is also charged with carrying an illegal firearm. He is set to be arraigned on Wednesday.
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