Trending Now - Support for Boston Officer Charged in Shooting Exceeds $400K
WHO:
The Massachusetts police oversight board suspended Officer Nicholas O'Malley last week after he was charged in the March 11th shooting death of Stephenson King.
Officer Nicholas O'Malley, Boston police officer, charged with voluntary manslaughter.
Stephenson King, 39-year-old carjacking suspect, deceased.
John FitzGerald, Boston City Councilor.
Erin Murphy, Boston City Councilor.
WHAT:
The online fundraiser for O'Malley has raised $414,000 as of March 23rd, 2026, with the GoFundMe description stating, "The O’Malley family is facing an incredibly difficult time due to unforeseen circumstances, and they need our support now more than ever."
O'Malley has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for the shooting death of Stephenson King.
An online fundraiser for O'Malley has raised $414,000 as of March 23rd, 2026.
O'Malley pleaded not guilty to the charges related to the March 11th shooting.
The GoFundMe page was launched by a fellow police officer.
WHERE:
Randolph, Massachusetts, where Officer O'Malley resides.
Roxbury Municipal Court, where O'Malley attended his arraignment.
WHEN:
The shooting incident occurred on March 11th, 2026.
O'Malley's arraignment took place on March 19th, 2026.
The fundraiser was reported to have raised over $400,000 as of March 23rd, 2026.
WHY:
The fundraiser was created to support O'Malley and his family during a difficult time, as stated in the GoFundMe description.
HOW:
O'Malley allegedly warned King, "Bro, I’m gonna f*ing shoot you," before firing three shots through the driver’s side window, fatally striking King.
O'Malley allegedly fired three shots through the driver’s side window of King’s vehicle after King attempted to flee the scene.
(UPDATED March 24, 2026 11:30 UTC)
The Massachusetts police oversight board suspended Officer Nicholas O'Malley last week after he was charged in the March 11 shooting death of Stephenson King. As of March 23, an online fundraiser for O'Malley has raised $414,000, with a GoFundMe description stating that the O'Malley family is facing an incredibly difficult time and needs support. Reports indicate that O'Malley allegedly warned King before firing three shots through the driver’s side window, fatally striking him.
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(UPDATED March 24, 2026 01:45 UTC)
Officer Nicholas O'Malley has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for the shooting death of 39-year-old carjacking suspect Stephenson King, which occurred on March 11. O'Malley pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on March 19, and a GoFundMe page launched by a fellow police officer has raised over $414,000 to support him and his family during this challenging time. The incident took place in Randolph, Massachusetts, where O'Malley resides, and he allegedly fired three shots through the driver’s side window of King’s vehicle as King attempted to flee.