Crime & Safety

2 Arrests Made In Fatal Stoughton Shooting Of Randolph Teen

So far, three people have faced charges in connection to the fatal shooting of Christian Vines, 17.

STOUGHTON, MA — A Stoughton man and a Brockton teen were arrested Monday after prosecutors said they were involved in the killing of a Randolph teen.

Tyleke Curry, 22, and the 17-year-old teen, were arrested following a months-long investigation into the death of Christian Vines, 17. Vines was shot and killed in July 2020 while sitting in his car outside the Walnut Park complex on Jones Terrace in Stoughton.

Stoughton police said Vines was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Find out what's happening in Stoughtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Curry had previously been charged with accessory after the fact of the murder and pleaded not guilty in Norfolk Superior Court. On Monday, Curry was also indicted on the charge of accessory before the fact of a murder.

The Brockton 17-year-old was arrested at his home after being indicted Monday on a murder charge. He is expected to be arraigned in Norfolk Superior Court Tuesday.

Find out what's happening in Stoughtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Jaylen Wallace, 18, who was a juvenile at the time of the shooting, was arrested and charged with murder in August. He pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail.

"State Police detectives assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney’s office and Stoughton police have poured a great deal of effort and dedication into this investigation," District Attorney Michael Morrissey said in a statement. "Working with Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Blair as she conducted the grand jury investigation, the Stoughton Police were excellent partners in this. Tonight’s arrests do not blunt the senseless loss of Christian Vines, but they are an important step forward."

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Stoughton