Representative Ayanna Pressley said Tuesday that she’s “devastated” by the death of a teenager who was found in a Mattapan rental property owned by her husband.
“I am devastated about the death of Yoseliani Marte, an 18-year-old with so many dreams ahead of her, her life cut short by domestic violence,” Pressley said in a statement.
The Democratic lawmaker said that as a parent of a teenager herself, “the thought of a young person violently losing their life in this way is beyond crushing.”
Pressley said she stands with “our community and everyone who loved Yoseliani as we grieve this deep loss. May we all honor her life and humanity and extend compassion to her loved ones as they navigate this heartbreaking tragedy.”
Police haven’t publicly identified Marte as the victim in the case, but her mother, Elenie Ocasio, told Boston 25 News on Monday that an assailant had “put a gun to her head, took my baby in that house, and left her to die.”
No arrests have been made.
Police said there’s “absolutely nothing that indicates any connection to the owners of the property.”
Property records show the seven-bedroom home where Marte was found is owned by Pressley’s husband, Conan Harris. Pressley and Harris live in the Hyde Park section of Boston, according to the lawmaker’s website.
Shortly before 2 p.m. on Saturday, two officers responded to a radio call for a person shot at 25 Malta St., according to the report.
Another officer working the front desk of a police station in Hyde Park “took a walk-in report” of a person shot at an apartment in the building.
The victim was found in a bedroom inside that unit, the report said.
Shea Butter Smoothies, a Dorchester juice bar where Marte worked, posted a heartfelt remembrance of her to Facebook on Monday.
“Liani was a brilliant and motivated young lady whose passion and dedication had a profound impact on our team and the work we do,” the business said. “Her innovative ideas, particularly in enhancing Shea Butter Smoothies, brought a unique touch that our customers adored. She approached every project with enthusiasm, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.”
She also “brought joy and positivity to our workplace. Her infectious laughter, kindness, and willingness to help others made her not just a colleague, but a cherished friend to many,” the post said. “She will be missed immensely, and her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.”
To honor her life and support her relatives as they grieve, the business said, “we will be donating 50% of the proceeds from every purchase of the Big Papi smoothie to assist with her funeral costs. We encourage our community to join us in this effort, as we remember the beautiful person she was. ... Rest in peace, Yoseliani. You will always be remembered.”
Material from prior Globe stories was used in this report.
Travis Andersen can be reached at travis.andersen@globe.com.