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Know Them? Pistol-Whippers Escaped In Getaway Car After Boston Attack, Police Say Know Them? Pistol-Whippers Escaped In Getaway Car After Boston Attack, Police Say
Know Them? Pistol-Whippers Escaped In Getaway Car After Boston Attack, Police Say Boston police are looking to identify multiple people in connection with a pistol-whipping incident and the car they used to get away. Police say that the group pictured below was involved in an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (pistol whipping), which happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 28 near 66 Beach St. Investigators hope someone who recognizes those involved or has information on the incident will contact them. They ask anyone with information to contact District A-1 Detectives at (617) 343-4571. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the CrimeStoppers tip l…
Man Stole Truck With Baby Inside Then Left Child On Boston Sidewalk Man Stole Truck With Baby Inside Then Left Child On Boston Sidewalk
Man Stole Truck With Baby Inside Then Left Child On Boston Sidewalk A man stole a truck with a toddler inside in Boston on Friday, July 14, and left the child on the sidewalk a short time later, police said.  The child's parents called police just before 3 p.m. after they got out of their truck at 430 Geneva Ave. to tend to the toddler, Boston police said. That's when a man jumped into the driver's seat and sped away toward Bowdoin Street with the child still inside.  The man returned moments later and dropped the child off on the sidewalk where he'd stolen the truck, police said. He sped off again after that. Paramedics evaluated the toddler…
Hyde Park Homicides Linked, Identities Released For Shooting Victims: Police Hyde Park Homicides Linked, Identities Released For Shooting Victims: Police
Hyde Park Homicides Linked, Identities Released For Shooting Victims: Police While police were responding to a report of a man suffering from a gunshot wound, another man walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound of his own. Officials say the two incidents are likely related.  Joshua Marshall, of Stoughton, was found suffering from a gunshot wound inside a vehicle in the area of 36 Dedham Street in Hyde Park around 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, according to the Boston Police Department. The 21-year-old was pronounced dead on the scene.  While at the scene with Marshall, police were notified that a victim of a shooting had walked into the Milton …
Bank Robber Nabbed Driving Stolen Car At South End Traffic Stop: Police Bank Robber Nabbed Driving Stolen Car At South End Traffic Stop: Police
Bank Robber Nabbed Driving Stolen Car At South End Traffic Stop: Police A traffic stop found that not only was a Cape Cod man driving a stolen vehicle, he had also robbed a bank earlier that same day, officials say.  Lukas Gauthier, of Mashpee, was arrested on Saturday, March 11 around 10:00 p.m. near Washington and East Berkeley Street on charges relating to driving the stolen car, but police soon uncovered that he was the same person who allegedly robbed a bank in Boston, according to the Boston Police Department.   Earlier that same day at around 11:00 a.m., 27-year-old Gauthier allegedly robbed a Bank of America on Massachusetts Avenue i…
Scooter Escapee Wanted For Breaking, Entering In Roxbury: Police Scooter Escapee Wanted For Breaking, Entering In Roxbury: Police
Scooter Escapee Wanted For Breaking, Entering In Roxbury: Police A man who allegedly broke into a home in Roxbury selected an unusual getaway vehicle, officials say.  The unknown suspect broke into and entered a house in the area of 162 Highland Street in Roxbury in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 5, according to the Boston Police Department.  The man is described as wearing a white and red Carhartt hat, orange and black vest, gray shirt, black pants, black gloves, white sneakers, and a black Osprey backpack.Boston Police Department The suspect was last seen escaping the scene on a scooter, possibly heading onto Hawthorne Street.  The man i…
Well-Being Check Reveals Man Shot To Death Inside Boston Apartment: Police Well-Being Check Reveals Man Shot To Death Inside Boston Apartment: Police
Well-Being Check Reveals Man Shot To Death Inside Boston Apartment: Police A man was found shot to death at a Boston apartment after police were called in for a well-being check this week, authorities said. Officers responded to 940 Parker Street in Jamaica Plain where they found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 6, Boston Police report.  The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his identity has yet to be released. 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 …
FOUND: Boston 16-Year-Old Not Seen For A Week: Police FOUND: Boston 16-Year-Old Not Seen For A Week: Police
Found: Boston 16-Year-Old Not Seen For A Week: Police Police announced that Jahkari Howard was found on Friday, Feb. 17, according to the Boston Police Department.  Police are seeking the public's help to locate a teen last seen leaving a relatives house a week before police announced his disappearance.  Jahkari Howard, of Dorchester, was last seen on Wednesday, Feb. 8 around 8:00 p.m. leaving a family member's house on Blue Hill Avenue, according to the Boston Police Department. He was reported missing to police on Friday, Feb. 10, and police announced his disappearance on Monday, Feb. 13.  He was last seen a blue sweatshirt w…
Boston Shoplifter Attacks Man, Police Request Help To Identify Boston Shoplifter Attacks Man, Police Request Help To Identify
Boston Shoplifter Attacks Man, Police Request Help To Identify Police are requesting the public's help to identify a man who hit another man in the face after a shoplifting incident, officials say.  The shoplifting incident, which was shortly followed by the attack, occurred around 10:50 a.. on Saturday, Jan. 28 in the area of 1620 Tremont Street, according to the Boston Police Department.  1620 Tremont StreetGoogle Maps Streetview The suspect wanted on charges of assault and battery, is described by police as a Black 6-foot male in his 50's, last seen wearing a black winter hat, a green or gray hoodie and gray pants. He was last seen pushing a sho…
FOUND: 11-Year-Old Boston Boy Who Ran Away From Home, Police Say FOUND: 11-Year-Old Boston Boy Who Ran Away From Home, Police Say
Found: 11-Year-Old Boston Boy Who Ran Away From Home, Police Say UPDATE: Boston Police report that Elshon Zahir Thomas has been located. Boston Police are looking for a missing boy who ran away from home over the weekend.  Elshon Zahir Thomas, age 11, of Lower Roxbury, was last seen leaving his home in the area of Ditmus Court in Lower Roxbury on Sunday night, Feb. 12, Boston Police report.  Elshon is described as a Black male, between 4’5”-4’8," and weighing 85 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black or navy sweatshirt, light colored sweatpants and black sneakers, police said. BPD Missing Person Alert: 11-Year-Old Elshon Zahir Thomas of Lower Ro…
5 'Diamond Boys' Busted For Boston Home Invasions, Kidnappings: Police 5 'Diamond Boys' Busted For Boston Home Invasions, Kidnappings: Police
5 'Diamond Boys' Busted For Boston Home Invasions, Kidnappings: Police A series of armed robberies, home invasions, kidnappings, and car jackings may have come to an end after five people charged with the crimes, ranging in age from 15 to 20, were arrested, according to officials.  Police were investigating the series of crimes around Lexington Avenue in Hyde Park when they saw vehicles that matched the description of cars involved with previous incidents of such offences around 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, according to the Boston Police Department.  Police arrested five people from the vehicles and confiscated three guns, including one emblazoned with the …
Police ID Man, 18, Shot Multiple Times In Fatal Late Night Boston Shooting Police ID Man, 18, Shot Multiple Times In Fatal Late Night Boston Shooting
Police ID Man, 18, Shot Multiple Times In Fatal Late Night Boston Shooting Police have identified the man who was fatally shot late at night in Boston this week as 18-year-old Michael Collins Jr.  Police responded to the shooting at Franklin Hill Avenue and Shandon Road in Dorchester around 11:18 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, according to Boston Police.  Upon arrival, officers found the Collins suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston Police at (617) 343-4470.  Anonymous tips can be made by call…
Suspect Hangs From 12th Floor Window In Escape Attempt From Boston Police Suspect Hangs From 12th Floor Window In Escape Attempt From Boston Police
Suspect Hangs From 12th Floor Window In Escape Attempt From Boston Police SWAT officers pulled a suspect off the ledge after they tried to escape an altercation with police, authorities reported.  Officers performing a wellbeing check on 35 Northampton Street in Roxbury found a "nonviable victim" at the scene around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec 11, according to the Boston Police Department.  A second individual was at the scene and exchanged words with the police, including physical threats to the officers, police added. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation and utilized less-than-lethal force, but the suspect leapt out of a 12th story window.  Death I…
Boston Father Shot In Broad Daylight Leaves Behind Several Children, Wife Boston Father Shot In Broad Daylight Leaves Behind Several Children, Wife
Boston Father Shot In Broad Daylight Leaves Behind Several Children, Wife A 35-year-old man who was fatally shot in broad daylight in Boston near a local non-profit organization was a father and stepfather to several children, his family says. Elijah Pinckney, of Dorchester, was fatally shot in the area of Harvard and Paxton Streets around 1:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, Boston Police report. This is within spitting distance of Sportsman Tennis and Enrichment Center, located in Harambee Park in Dorchester. "This is another unfortunate incident," Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said regarding the shooting. "We simply have too many guns…
IDs Released For Woman, Man Killed In Back-To-Back Boston Shootings: Police IDs Released For Woman, Man Killed In Back-To-Back Boston Shootings: Police
IDs Released For Woman, Man Killed In Back-To-Back Boston Shootings: Police Boston Police have identified the victims of two back-to-back fatal shootings that happened over the weekend.  First, 33-year-old Jasmine Burrell, of Mattapan, was shot and killed in the area of 40 Fairlawn Avenue around 4:47 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23.  Then, 21-year-old Christian Thistle-Kavanaugh, of Dorchester, was shot and killed in the area of 483 Geneva Avenue in Dorchester around 10:30 p.m. the same day.  Both incidents follow the shooting death of 36-year-old Daniel "Danny" Sanders in Dorchester on Saturday.  “The three gun deaths in Boston this we…
Lookout For This Man Accused Of Sexual Assault, Robbery In Boston: Police Lookout For This Man Accused Of Sexual Assault, Robbery In Boston: Police
Lookout For This Man Accused Of Sexual Assault, Robbery In Boston: Police Police are asking for the public's help to find a man they say sexually assaulted someone late last month and robbed another person a week later in south Boston.  The sexual assault happened on Sept. 29 just before 3 p.m. on E Street and W. 4th Street, Boston police said. On Oct. 4, he followed a woman out of a convenience store around 8:30 p.m. to 506 E 6th St., where he pulled out a knife, punched her in the face, and then ran away.  Boston police ask anyone with information on who he is to contact Area C-6 detectives at 617-343-4742. Anonymous tips can be left by calling …
Have You Seen Me?: Man Attacks Woman Unprovoked In Boston Then Ran Away Have You Seen Me?: Man Attacks Woman Unprovoked In Boston Then Ran Away
Have You Seen Me?: Man Attacks Woman Unprovoked In Boston Then Ran Away Boston police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who attacked a woman earlier this week for no reason.  The incident reportedly happened just before 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, on Binney Avenue in the Longwood Medical area, Boston police said. The woman said a man in a grey sweatshirt approached her and hit her with a blunt object before he ran away.  Investigators released photos of the alleged attacker to drum up tips to help them identify the man. Boston police ask anyone who knows the man or has any information on the attack to contact detectives at 61…
Man Shot To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating Man Shot To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating
Man Shot To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating Boston police said a man was shot to death Thursday evening, Aug. 11, and investigators are asking for help to find the shooter. The man was shot just after 8:30 p.m. near 4 Oak Hill Avenue in Mattapan, Boston police said. When officers arrived, they found him bleeding but still alive. Responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors later pronounced him dead, police said.  Boston police are investigating the case and ask anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at (617) 343-4470. If you want to leave an anonymous tip, call CrimeStoppers 1-800 -494-TIPS…
Boston Police Seeking Roxbury Shooting Suspect Boston Police Seeking Roxbury Shooting Suspect
Boston Police Seeking Roxbury Shooting Suspect Boston police are asking for the public's help to find a man they say was involved in a shooting last week.  Investigators recently released photos of the man taken from a security camera that show the man walking near the July 17 shooting at a parking lot on Humboldt Avenue and Seaver Street in Roxbury just after 10:30 p.m., Boston Police said. The man ran away toward Brookledge and Hutchings streets. Police did not release any information on the victim.  He wore a black sweatshirt with the word "Scarface" on the front, black leggings beneath black shorts, and Puma shoes, po…
Boston Police ID Man Shot In The Head In Mattapan Boston Police ID Man Shot In The Head In Mattapan
Boston Police ID Man Shot In The Head In Mattapan Boston police say they have identified the man who was shot and killed last week in Mattapan.  Jahieem Gist-Vailes, 21, died on Thursday, July 21, after being shot in the head near 14 Orlando Street, Boston Police said. He was dead when officers arrived on the scene, officials added. They did not say if Gist-Vailes was a local resident.  Police are still searching for the person responsible for the slaying.  Investigators ask anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at 617-343-4470. Call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS to leave an anonymous tip.