On January 27, 2021 at approximately 2PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District were on patrol at the MBTA's Nubian Sq. Station when they were alerted to a confrontation and immediately proceeded in that direction. Upon arrival officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent (Non Life threatening stab wound) and witnesses pointing out a male, later identified as Cyier Ayala-Jones, 18 of Roxbury as the victim's assailant. Ayala-Jones was quickly walking away from the officers who ordered him to stop. Ayala-Jones refused to comply and continued walking away. Officers caught up to him and a struggle ensued. Ayala-Jones was ultimately brought under control and placed into custody. Once inside the officer's cruiser Ayala-Jones began to kick the windows and door causing damage. The knife used in the assault was recovered and the victim was transported to a local area hospital for emergency surgery. Ayala-Jones was processed at TPD-HQ for Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Knife.
Allegedly the altercation began over "Looks" and words were exchanged.
On January 29, 2021 at approximately 9PM Cyier Ayala-Jones, 18, of Roxbury was at Nubian Sq. station again and this time accused another adult male of allegedly looking at his female companion. According to witness statements Ayala-Jones brandished a knife and attempted to assault the alleged looker. Ayala-Jones' female companion attempted to prevent him from doing so and she herself was stabbed by Ayala-Jones in the shoulder area. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for a non life threatening stab wound. Ayala-Jones was placed into custody and transported to TPD-HQ for the arrest booking process. Ayala-Jones to face Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon to wit Knife.
media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com the events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
