Dorchester Father ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Double Shooting: Police

The deceased victim of a double shooting has been identified by police, officials say.

Paris Quilter
Photo Credit: *Facebook / P Quilter*

02/16/2023 2:39 p.m.

Two people were shot on Monday, Feb. 13 around 8:10 p.m. on Dewey Street in Dorchester, as reported by Daily Voice. Both victims were taken to local hospitals where 31-year-old Paris Quilter was pronounced dead.

Quilter, who attended City on A Hill Charter Public School, was a beloved father and family member, according to his Facebook profile and posts memorializing him.

"Family gatherings will never be the same without you," one Facebook post read.

Police urge anyone with information to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470. Those wishing to remain anonymous may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

The Boston Neighbor Trauma Team provides free, private support to those in need of emotional support or who need to talk to someone about distressing events such as this one. The team can be reached 24/7 at (617) 431-0125.

The circumstances around the incident are still under investigation by Boston detectives.

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