Police responded to a Shot Spotter activation in the area of 20 Kensington Street in Roxbury around 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, Boston Police report.
Upon arrival, officers found Velez suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston Police at (617) 343-4470.
Anonymous tips can be made by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).
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