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24-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Men Injured In Boston Shooting: Police 24-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Men Injured In Boston Shooting: Police
24-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Men Injured In Boston Shooting: Police A 24-year-old woman is dead and two men are injured following a shooting in Boston over the weekend, authorities said.  Police responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 263 Geneva Avenue in Dorchester around 8:51 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, Boston Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found the woman suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Meanwhile, one man with serious life-threatening injuries and one man with non-life-threatening injuries were taken to local hospitals for treatment.  So far, no a…

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by David Cifarelli
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ID Released For 14-Year-Old Boy Killed In Columbus Day Shooting In Boston ID Released For 14-Year-Old Boy Killed In Columbus Day Shooting In Boston
ID Released For 14-Year-Old Boy Killed In Columbus Day Shooting In Boston Boston Police have identified the 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Boston on Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day as Rasante Osorio.  Police responded to the shooting at 2990 Washington Street in Roxbury around 12:18 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, Boston Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found the 14-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. Awaiting update on Roxbury double shooting from Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden who continues to issue a call to put the guns down #7News pic.twitter.com/Ao5JdRyYE0 — Steve Coope…

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by David Cifarelli
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Boston Civil Rights Activist Jean McGuire, 91, Stabbed Multiple Times At Franklin Park Boston Civil Rights Activist Jean McGuire, 91, Stabbed Multiple Times At Franklin Park
Boston Civil Rights Activist Jean McGuire, 91, Stabbed Multiple Times At Franklin Park A Boston civil rights activist is recovering after she was stabbed multiple times at Franklin Park, reports said.  Police responded to a report of an unconscious person at 25 Playstead Road, near White Stadium, in Jamaica Plain around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, Boston Police said. Upon arrival, officers found a woman, later identified as 91-year-old Jean McGuire, suffering from multiple stab wounds.  She was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries where she remains in stable condition and is expected to survive, police said. Initial investigation revealed McGuire w…

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by David Cifarelli
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14-Year-Old Boy Dies After Columbus Day Shooting In Boston: Police 14-Year-Old Boy Dies After Columbus Day Shooting In Boston: Police
14-Year-Old Boy Dies After Columbus Day Shooting In Boston: Police A 14-year-old boy has died following a daylight shooting on Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day in Boston, authorities said. Police responded to the shooting at 2990 Washington Street in Roxbury around 12:18 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, Boston Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found the 14-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. Awaiting update on Roxbury double shooting from Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden who continues to issue a call to put the guns down #7News pic.twitter.com/Ao5JdRyYE0 — Steve Cooper (@sco…

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by David Cifarelli
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Man Killed In Evening Shooting In Boston: Police Man Killed In Evening Shooting In Boston: Police
Man Killed In Evening Shooting In Boston: Police One person is dead in an evening shooting in Boston, authorities said. Police responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 625 Shawmut Avenue in Roxbury around 6:05 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, Boston Police said. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (617) 343-4470. Anonymous tips can be sent to the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the wo…

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by David Cifarelli
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2 Men Fatally Shot Hours Apart In Dorchester, Roxbury: Police 2 Men Fatally Shot Hours Apart In Dorchester, Roxbury: Police
2 Men Fatally Shot Hours Apart In Dorchester, Roxbury: Police Two men were shot to death hours apart in two neighboring Boston neighborhoods, authorities said. Police first responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 7 Van Winkle Street in Dorchester just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, Boston Police said. Upon arrival, officers learned that victim checked themself into a local hospital where he later died.  Police then responded to another report of shots fired in the area of Dale Street and Regent Street in Roxbury around 8:20 p.m., police said. Responding officers found the male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound …

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by David Cifarelli
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HOMICIDE: Police ID Man Fatally Shot During Boston's Caribbean Carnival HOMICIDE: Police ID Man Fatally Shot During Boston's Caribbean Carnival
Homicide: Police ID Man Fatally Shot During Boston's Caribbean Carnival Authorities have identified a man who was shot during Boston's Caribbean Carnival as 33-year-old Derrell Russell of Brighton.  Russell was shot in the area of 970 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester around 5:41 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, Boston Police said. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died.  This happened in the area of Harambee Park where the city's 49th Caribbean Carnival celebration was happening the same day, Boston.com reports.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston Police at (617) 343-4470.&n…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
ID Released For Boston Man Shot Dead In Broad Daylight In Dorchester ID Released For Boston Man Shot Dead In Broad Daylight In Dorchester
ID Released For Boston Man Shot Dead In Broad Daylight In Dorchester Authorities have identified the man fatally shot in broad daylight in Dorchester earlier this week as Roosevelt Thornton Jr., age 33, of Boston.  Thornton was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the area of 215 Norwell Street in Dorchester around just after 12 p.m. on Monday, August 1, Boston Police said. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (617) 343-4470. Anonymous tips can be sent to CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting …

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by David Cifarelli
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Boston Man Shot Dead In Broad Daylight In Dorchester: Police Boston Man Shot Dead In Broad Daylight In Dorchester: Police
Boston Man Shot Dead In Broad Daylight In Dorchester: Police Oner person has died in a daylight shooting in Boston, authorities said. Police responded to the area of 215 Norwell Street in Dorchester around just after 12 p.m. on Monday, August 1, Boston Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (617) 343-4470.  Anonymous tips can be sent to CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by te…

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by David Cifarelli
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Police ID 48-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood Police ID 48-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood
Police ID 48-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood Boston Police say they've identified the 48-year-old man who was stabbed to death over the weekend.  Urvin Gerald, of Dorchester, was found bleeding out on the ground in the area of 110 Harvard Street just after 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, police said. Responders rushed him to a local hospital, where he died of his wounds.  Police are still investigating the attack and ask anyone with information to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470. Anonymous tips can be sent to the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (…

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by Josh Lanier
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Man Killed In Late Night Boston Shooting; Another Seriously Injured: Police Man Killed In Late Night Boston Shooting; Another Seriously Injured: Police
Man Killed In Late Night Boston Shooting; Another Seriously Injured: Police Authorities are investigating after a man was shot to death over the weekend in Boston. Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Norfolk Street and Elizabeth Street in Mattapan around 9:14 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, Boston Police said. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police.  This is the second homicide to occur in Boston over the weekend after a man was stabbed to death in Dorchester overnight Saturday.  In addition, police responded t…

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by David Cifarelli
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Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating
Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating Authorities are investigating after a man was found stabbed to death in a Boston neighborhood overnight on Saturday, July 16.  Police responded to a call for a person stabbed in the area of 110 Harvard Street in Dorchester just after 1 a.m., Boston Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from an apparent stab wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died, according to police.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact police at (617) 343-4470.  Anonymous tips can be sent to the CrimeStoppers Tip…

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by David Cifarelli