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Brockton Double-Murder Suspect Arrested in Mexico, Held in San Diego Pending Extradition

A yearlong U.S. Marshals operation with Mexican authorities led to the 23-year-old’s capture after the mall shooting left two teens dead.

Overview

  • Davinci Leonard was taken into custody on Feb. 12 by U.S. Marshals working with Mexican police and is awaiting transfer to Massachusetts.
  • He faces two counts of murder plus charges of discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and carrying ammunition without an FID card.
  • Prosecutors say he shot 15-year-old Tymari Albertson and 18-year-old Cevannah Alvarez after a fight outside the Chipotle at Brockton’s Westgate Mall on March 22, 2025.
  • Authorities report he fled Massachusetts and was tracked across multiple states and abroad, with the Marshals previously offering up to $5,000 for tips.
  • Investigators say the motive remains under review, and two other suspects face trial on lesser charges in connection with the case.