Crime
Execution-Style Attack: Diamond Brito Arrested For The Murder of Elijah Clunie
At about 7:00 PM, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, members of the Boston Police Fugitive Unit along with members of the Massachusetts State Police VFAS Unit and United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested Diamond Jose Brito, 32, of Canton, in the area of 10 Temple Street, Mattapan.
Brito was wanted on several warrants issued out of Dorchester District Court for the murder of Elijah Ricardo Clunie, 20, of Dorchester.
He is expected to be arraigned on Friday in the Dorchester District Court.
The facts and circumstances surrounding the homicide are as follows: At about 12:55 PM on Monday, September 2, 2024, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 184 Washington Street on a report of two people shot.
On arrival, officers located two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to local hospitals with life threatening injuries.
One of the victims was pronounced at the hospital and has been identified as Elijah Ricardo Clunie, 20, of Dorchester.
The second victim will not be identified and is expected to survive.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit continues to review the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident.
Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.
For those who find themselves in need of emotional support or simply needing to talk to someone about the distressing events in our community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free, private support 24/7 at 617-431-0125.
NORRIDGE, Ill. — A man and woman, both 41 years old, were found dead inside a residence in Norridge on Monday evening, November 2, 2026, in what investigators are treating as an apparent murder-suicide.
The victims were identified as Ashley E. Rivera, 41, of Norridge, and Dean Rivera, 41.
According to preliminary information, Norridge police officers responded to a well-being check at approximately 6:43 p.m. Monday in the 4100 block of Ozanam Avenue.
When officers arrived and entered the residence, they discovered two people deceased inside.
Investigators said preliminary evidence indicates that Dean Rivera allegedly killed Ashley E. Rivera before taking his own life. Authorities have not publicly released the specific circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Police have also not disclosed the cause of death, confirmed the relationship between the two individuals, or provided information about what may have led to the incident.
Authorities believe the incident was isolated and have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the surrounding community.
The deaths have left family members, friends, and others in the Norridge community mourning the loss of two people. As the investigation continues, many questions surrounding the circumstances of the tragedy remain unanswered.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families, friends, and loved ones of Ashley and Dean Rivera during this difficult time.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.