BOSTON, Mass. (May 19, 2026) – Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump issued the following statement regarding the indictment against Boston Police Officer Nicholas O’Malley in the case surrounding the fatal police shooting of Stephenson King Jr. in Roxbury.
Stephenson King Jr., a 39-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by Nicholas O’Malley on March 11, 2026. Officer O’Malley was later arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the shooting. The case continues to draw widespread public attention and renewed conversations surrounding police accountability, transparency, civil rights and the use of force.
Attorney Crump issued the following statement:
“For months, Stephenson King Jr.’s loved ones have been grieving the devastating loss of a son, a family member and a man whose life mattered deeply, while also fighting for the transparency and accountability they deserve. The arrest, manslaughter charge, and now this indictment against the officer involved sends a powerful message about the seriousness of this case. This family knows that accountability cannot stop here. They deserve the full truth about what happened to Stephenson and a justice system willing to fully examine every decision that led to his death. We will continue standing beside them and demanding transparency, truth and justice every step of the way.”
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