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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Shares Statement After Death at Rental Boston Home Owned by Husband: "Heartbreaking"
Police say the death remains under investigation and no arrests have been made after the medical examiner ruled the cause a single gunshot wound.
On Saturday, police discovered 18-year-old Yoseliani Marte dead from a gunshot wound in a Mattapan home owned by Conan Harris, husband of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.
Responding to a tip on Saturday, Boston Police Department officers found the victim in a rear bedroom; the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed death resulted from a single gunshot wound.
Elenie Ocasio, Marte's mother, described her daughter as "deeply loved" and "full of life," while questioning why no one called for help and vowing to pursue justice.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley called the incident a "heartbreaking tragedy" on Tuesday, while Boston Police noted no arrests have been made as they await the official medical examiner's report.
A growing memorial of candles and balloons now lines the sidewalk near the home, while an online fundraiser has raised more than $13,000 for the family.