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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. 

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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 the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

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