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Family Of Tyler Lawrence Looking To Establish Children's Foundation In His Honor Family Of Tyler Lawrence Looking To Establish Children's Foundation In His Honor
Family Of Tyler Lawrence Looking To Establish Children's Foundation In His Honor The family of a 13-year-old boy who was killed in a Boston shooting last month is looking for donations to establish a children's foundation in his honor, according to an online fundraiser. The grandparents of Tyler Lawrence, who was fatally shot while walking to their Mattapan home on Sunday, Jan. 29, started a GoFundMe campaign to help honor their grandson's legacy.  "We are seeking justice for Tyler and we will honor his important and valuable life for the rest of ours," the campaign reads. "We hope to honor his memory by serving our community, providing opportunities to other children …

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by David Cifarelli
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Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of 13-Year-Old Tyler Lawrence In Boston: Officials Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of 13-Year-Old Tyler Lawrence In Boston: Officials
Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of 13-Year-Old Tyler Lawrence In Boston: Officials An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy in Boston two weekends ago, officials said. Csean Skerritt, age 34, was arrested for allegedly shooting and killed Tyler Lawrence on Sunday, Feb. 5, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced on Monday.  Skerritt is charged with murder, being an armed career criminal level III, and various firearm and ammunition charges, Hayden said. He was already in federal custody on un-related charges.  "I want to thank the Boston Police detectives for their extraordinary, nonstop work on this case, and the US Attorney’s O…

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'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager, 13, Fatally Shot In Broad Daylight In Boston 'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager, 13, Fatally Shot In Broad Daylight In Boston
'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager, 13, Fatally Shot In Broad Daylight In Boston Police have identified the victim of a shooting that took place in broad daylight in Boston as 13-year-old Tyler Lawrence, of Norwood.  Tyler was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the area of Fremont and Babson Streets in Mattapan around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, Boston Police report. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  "We do believe it was targeted. We don't believe it was a random act of violence, but we really don't know for sure yet," Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said, according to WCVB. "It's just a tragic loss for the city to have a teenage boy lost lik…

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by David Cifarelli