FALL RIVER, Mass. – A grand jury in Bristol County, Massachusetts has indicted four individuals in connection with a deadly shooting in the city, including a man who is still at large in relation to a double killing in Fall River in 2021.
The May 13 killing of Diamonte Odom on County Street has resulted in murder charges for Tajon Saxon and Qanif Johnson, both 26, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. Odom was shot in the face and later died at Rhode Island Hospital.
Saxon has been added to the state’s most wanted fugitive list. In addition to the murder charge, he is wanted as an alleged accessory to murder after a triple shooting on May 18, 2021 that left a 14-year-old and a 29-year-old dead. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Saxon’s whereabouts to come forward.
Qanif Johnson, who also faces drug charges, is in custody in Rhode Island in connection with a separate killing. Dioni Tavarez-Leonirio, 25, has been indicted on a charge of accessory to murder after the fact. Devin Alves, 18, was indicted on drug charges and held on $7,500 bail.
The grand jury’s indictment and the charges against the individuals indicate significant progress in the investigation. It remains unclear at this time whether any of the suspects have legal representation. The case underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence in Fall River, which has seen multiple fatal shootings in recent years.
In summary, a grand jury in Bristol County, Massachusetts has indicted four individuals in connection with a deadly shooting in Fall River, including a man who is still at large in relation to a double killing in the city in 2021. Tajon Saxon, Qanif Johnson, Dioni Tavarez-Leonirio, and Devin Alves are facing various charges, marking a significant development in the investigation. The case underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence in Fall River.