Statement on the Death Investigation of David Jones

BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2021 — The office of Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins continues to investigate the death of Dr. David Jones, 40, of Milton on Saturday Sept. 11, 2021, near the JFK/UMass Red Line T station.

“We continue to look at how Dr. Jones accessed a stairway that had been closed for some 20 months,’’ said DA Rachael Rollins. “Whether accidental or intentional, any death is a tragedy and the  harm to loved ones is the same. While the investigation is ongoing, we are available to offer his family support and connect them to community resources through our victim witness assistance program.’’

The office will provide more information on the investigation when it is appropriate to do so.

Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins’ office serves the communities of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop, Mass. The office handles some 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.