Fall River Man Ordered Held Without Bail for 2023 County Street Murder

FALL RIVER (WBSM) — A Fall River man accused in connection to a 2023 murder was arraigned this morning and ordered held without bail.

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced that Quanif Johnson, 28, was arraigned in Fall River Superior Court on a charge of first degree murder as well as multiple firearm and narcotics offenses.

Johnson is accused of being connected to the fatal shooting of Diamonte Odom, 23, of Fall River, in that city back in 2023.

READ MORE: Fall River Murder Investigation Ongoing

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The 2023 County Street Shooting

On May 13, 2023, at about 10:44 p.m., Fall River Police responded to multiple 911 calls regarding shots fired in the area of 275 County Street. First responders arrived to find Odom lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound to the face.

Odom was taken to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.

Co-Defendants and Additional Indictments

Johnson is alleged to have been the driver in Odom’s murder. Three other people were also indicted in connection: Tajon Saxon, Dioni Tavarez-Leonirio, and Devin Alves.

READ MORE: Fall River Men Indicted in Diamonte Odom Murder

Severe Narcotics and Firearm Charges Added

Johnson was indicted on charges of murder, carrying a loaded illegal firearm, and carrying an illegal firearm. As a result of the investigation into the Odom homicide, Johnson was also indicted on charges of trafficking cocaine, possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a large capacity feeding device, unlawful possession of a machine gun, and unlawful possession of ammunition.

He was previously held in Rhode Island on an unrelated murder charge.

Johnson will next appear in court on June 2 for a status conference.