Press Release: 3/26/2026

Pressley Demands Accountability for Boston Police Shooting of Dorchester Constituent Stephenson King

 

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement amid investigations into a Boston police officer shooting and killing Stephenson King, a Dorchester resident, during an alleged carjacking in Roxbury.

“I am deeply alarmed by the recent shooting by police in Roxbury of Stephenson King. My heart is with his family as we grieve this killing and everyone impacted in our community,” said Rep. Pressley. “The District Attorney’s office moved quickly to bring charges, and it is essential that Stephenson’s family has access to body camera footage to ensure a full, truthful account of the shooting, along with critical resources to support their healing. While justice would mean Stephenson’s life was not taken in the first place, we must have transparency and accountability. That means holding everyone involved to account. The trauma of violence reverberates far beyond a single instance, so we must remain committed to enacting policies that truly keep us all safe.”