Dangerousness Hearing Ordered in Boston Common Stabbing
BOSTON, July 5, 2022 — A Boston man is being held without bail for stabbing an individual in Boston Common Saturday and assaulting multiple police officers, District Attorney Kevin Hayden said.
TJAY CARTER, 39, was arraigned today in the Central Division of Boston Municipal Court on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault with the intent to murder, threats, and three counts of assault and battery on a police officer. At the request of prosecutors, Judge James Coffey ordered that Carter be held without bail pending the outcome of a July 12 dangerousness hearing.
Prosecutors allege that on Saturday at about 3:30 p.m. Carter stabbed the victim on Boston Common. Police found the victim bleeding on Tremont Street.
The assailant fled on a bicycle. Based on a description of his clothing, tattoos and the bike, officers were able to locate Carter in the area of Boylston Street. Officers found a silver folding knife in his possession.
Based on the severity of the victim’s injuries, police transported Carter to Boston Police Headquarters to be interviewed by Homicide Unit detectives. During the interview and while being booked, Carter became combative with officers. He kicked, spat on and made threats to kill multiple officers.
The victim is expected to survive his injuries.
“I’m grateful that the victim will recover from his grievous injuries. This attack happened in broad daylight, in a location highly trafficked by families, tourists and community members. We have a duty to create safe communities for everyone who spends time in our city,” Hayden said.
James Borghesani, Chief of Communications
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Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office serves the communities of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop, Mass. The office handles over 20,000 cases a year. More than 160 attorneys in the office practice in nine district and municipal courts, Suffolk Superior Court, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, and the Boston Juvenile Courts. The office employs some 300 people and offers a wide range of services and programs to serve anyone who comes in contact with the criminal justice system. This office is committed to educating the public about the services we provide, our commitment to crime prevention, and our dedication to keeping the residents of Suffolk County safe.