Police issue warrant for suspect in Maverick T station shooting
Police have issued a warrant for a man they believe to be responsible for the January 19 shooting at Maverick T station in East Boston that injured two people, according to MBTA Transit Police.
Police are looking for Rogelio Alvarado, 21, of East Boston, who allegedly fired several shots from the platform after getting in a verbal fight on a Blue Line train.
A law enforcement source with knowledge of the case previously told Boston.com police were investigating whether the shooting may be related to a feud between two rival Latin American gangs. A law enforcement source identified the shooting victim and intended target as Mauricio Ordaz, 29, a known affiliate of Boston’s 18th Street gang. A 43-year-old man was also shot while standing on the platform. Both men suffered non-life-threatening injuries. A Boston police spokesman declined to comment on the investigation at that time.
Alvarado is being charged with armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and multiple firearm violations, according to police. Earlier Monday, investigators also searched 55 White St. in East Boston in relation to the shooting.
Police are asking anyone with information on Alvarado’s whereabouts to call police at 617-222-1050. Alvarado is considered armed and dangerous, police said.
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