BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2014—Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley and Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes today identified the victims in this weekend’s homicides and renewed their call for the public’s assistance in both investigations.

Catherine Gomez, 35, was inside a Shawmut Street residence when she was struck by a bullet fired outside the building at about 12:05 on Saturday morning. She died at the scene. Based on the evidence developed thus far, investigators do not believe she was the intended target but was struck by an errant round fired during an altercation between two groups on the street.

The individuals in this photo may have information helpful to investigators in the fatal shooting of Catherine Gomez in Chelsea. They, or anyone who recognizes them, can contact Chelsea Police at 617-466-4855 or State Police at 617-727-8817.

Massachusetts State Police later on Saturday released a still surveillance image depicting two individuals who may have information helpful to investigators. Those individuals, or anyone who recognizes them from the attached image, are urged to contact Chelsea or State police at the numbers below.

Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 36, of Lynn suffered a gunshot wound during an altercation inside 242 Spencer Ave., the French Naturalization Club, at about 1:20 on Saturday morning. He was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he died of his injuries. Investigators believe he was shot after an argument inside the club escalated to gunfire.

Chelsea Police detectives are investigating both cases with the Suffolk County State Police Detective Unit, which has jurisdiction over death investigations in Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, and state property within the City of Boston. They are assisted in this weekend’s homicides by the State Police Crime Scene Services Section, uniformed troopers, and other assets.

Anyone with information on that incident may contact Chelsea Police detectives at 617-466-4843 or the Suffolk County State Police Detective Unit at 617-727-8817. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous may also call the Chelsea Police CrimeStoppers tip line at 617-466-4880, text the word CHELSEA and their information to TIP411 (847411), or submit information online at www.ChelseaPolice.com.

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