Executive Summary
- U.S. Marshals captured 23-year-old Davinci Leonard in Mexico on Thursday.
- Leonard is accused of the March 2025 double homicide of two teenagers at Westgate Mall in Brockton, MA.
- The suspect is currently held in San Diego awaiting transport back to Massachusetts.
- Charges include two counts of murder and firearm offenses.
United States Marshals have captured a 23-year-old fugitive in Mexico who was wanted in connection with a double homicide at a Massachusetts shopping mall last year, according to a joint announcement by federal and local law enforcement authorities.
Officials confirmed that Davinci Leonard was taken into custody on Thursday following a coordinated effort involving the Brockton Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police, and the U.S. Marshals Service. According to investigators, Leonard had fled Massachusetts shortly after the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Tymari Albertson and 18-year-old Cevannah Alvarez at the Westgate Mall in March 2025.
Detectives reported that the suspect was located and apprehended in Mexico on Thursday. Following his capture, Leonard was transported to San Diego, where he remains in custody. Authorities stated that arrangements are being made to transport him back to Brockton to face charges. He is currently facing two counts of murder and related firearm charges.
Procedural Next Steps
The apprehension of a suspect across international borders underscores the operational reach of the U.S. Marshals Service and the efficacy of cross-border law enforcement cooperation. With the suspect currently detained in San Diego, the immediate legal focus will shift to the extradition process required to return him to Massachusetts jurisdiction. This phase involves logistical coordination between federal transport agencies and local prosecutors to ensure the defendant is arraigned in Brockton District Court to formally answer to the homicide charges.
It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
