6 from New Bedford and Fall River charged for alleged roles in murder of 21-year-old

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III has announced that a series of arrests have been made in connection with the May 26, 2025, murder of 21-year-old Kimberl Gedeon in the area of Bedford and South Seventh Street in New Bedford.  The following individuals have been arrested and arraigned on the following charges related to this homicide. 

18- year-old Elias Ramos of Fall River has been charged with murder, previously arraigned and is held without bail. His next appearance in the New Bedford District Court is on 7/17/25.   

33-year-old William Allen Robinson of Fall River has been charged with murder, previously arraigned and is held without bail. His next appearance in the New Bedford District Court is on 8/8/25.   

17-year-old Dariell Encarnacion Couvertier of Fall River was arraigned yesterday in the New Bedford District Court on a murder charge and is held without bail. His next appearance in the New Bedford District Court is on 7/28/25. 

30-year-old Ahkari Jones of New Bedford has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder, previously arraigned and is held on $100,000 cash bail.  Akhari Jones at the time of this case was out on a bail on a New Bedford narcotics case, due to the new offense the court revoked his bail, and he is held without bail on that matter. His next appearance in the New Bedford District Court is on 8/8/25.  

19-year-old Nezziah Davis of New Bedford has been charged with assault and battery by discharge of a firearm and carrying a firearm without a license.  She was previously arraigned and is held without bail as a danger. Her next appearance in the New Bedford District Court is on 8/8/25.  

19-year-old Keyshla Martinez Matta of Fall River has been charged with assault and battery by discharge of a firearm and carrying a firearm without a license.  She was previously arraigned is also held without bail as a danger. Her next appearance in the New Bedford District Court is on 8/4/25. 

On Monday, May 26, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m., New Bedford Police and EMS responded to the area of Bedford Street and South Seventh Street for shots fired. Upon arrival first responders located Gedeon on the sidewalk suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Gedeon was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.

This matter is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Matthew Sylvia. 

“The charges resulted from a criminal investigation that involved homicide prosecutors from the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, New Bedford Police and Fall River Police.  I want to thank all who have been involved in investigating this homicide for their significant efforts,” District Attorney Tom Quinn said.