Boston police probe death at home owned by Pressley husband

Boston police are investigating the death of an individual found at a rental property owned by Conan Harris, the husband of U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley, on July 18, 2026. Officers responded to a call to investigate a person at the Malta Street home in the city's Mattapan neighborhood at approximately 1:52 p.m. and discovered a deceased person upon arrival. The Boston Police Department's homicide unit has taken over the investigation.

Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased, the cause of death, or any information regarding potential foul play. The property, a two-story, seven- or eight-bedroom home built in 1910, is owned by Harris and has been a rental for an extended period. It was listed for sale last month with an asking price of $1.15 million. A spokesperson for Pressley issued a statement saying the congresswoman extends her deepest condolences to the impacted family and confirmed the home is a rental property where neither Pressley nor Harris resides.

According to property records, Harris purchased the multifamily home for $340,000 in 2021. Financial disclosure statements indicate the property generated rental income for the couple, listed as up...