A 17-year-old was arraigned Monday, accused of shooting and killing his older brother during a fight in Fall River over the weekend.

 

Jaylen Lambert is charged with murdering his 20-year-old brother, Jaleale Simmons, marking the city’s first homicide of 2025.

 

Officers responded Saturday afternoon to a third-floor apartment on Rodman Street and found Simmons suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.

 

Police said Lambert admitted to shooting his brother and told officers where to find the weapon.

 

Several family members were present and emotional for Lambert’s arraignment Monday morning. In court, prosecutors said Lambert’s mother, who also lived in the apartment, had tried to separate the two by pushing Simmons into his bedroom.

 

From wpri.com.