BOSTON, March 1, 2013—Two men were ordered held without bail today following their arraignments for the shooting death of 26-year-old Courtney Jackson at the Dudley MBTA station last night, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said.

JAMEL BANNISTER (D.O.B. 10/7/90) of Dorchester and BRIAN COOPER (D.O.B. 1/19/88) of Mattapan are both charged with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with the incident at about 9:50 last night.

Both men are additionally charged as armed career criminals in light of prior convictions, Bannister for drug and assault charges in 2009 and 2011 and Cooper for armed assault with intent to murder in 2007. Bannister is further charged with possession of a Class B substance.

In addition to withholding bail, Roxbury District Court Judge David Poole ordered both defendants to return to court on April 1.

“This was a brazen attack at a busy transportation hub,” Conley said. “Motive remains under investigation, but we struggle to comprehend what could inspire an incident like this, which killed one man put so many others at risk.”

Conley commended the rapid action of two Boston Police officers who were working a detail near the scene and apprehended the defendants moments after the shooting. He thanked MBTA Transit Police for their assistance as well, both at the scene and in developing “significant” video evidence from surveillance cameras at the station.

Bannister is represented by attorney James Greenberg and Cooper is represented by attorney John Tardiff.

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All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.