Two Arrested in Malden Home Invasion, Charged with Firearms Crimes

Two suspects, Yaritza Trinidad, 29, of Cambridge, and Chawki Charbel Ibrahim, 24, of Boston, have been arrested and charged with home invasion and firearm-related crimes following a targeted attack in Malden, Massachusetts, on April 1. The home invasion involved an assault on the occupant, prompting a swift police response that included recovering a loaded firearm and utilizing CCTV footage to identify the suspects. The Malden Police collaborated with departments from Cambridge and Quincy to apprehend the suspects after releasing vehicle and suspect descriptions. Officials have confirmed that the incident is not considered a random act of violence and that the public is not in any danger. Both suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities encouraging anyone with additional information to come forward.