Boston Police Department

11/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/06/2024 08:04

Death Investigation at 15 Michigan Ave. Dorchester

At about 8:03 PM, on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, Officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a report of a person shot and a Shot Spotter activation at 15 Michigan Ave., Dorchester.

Upon arrival, Officers located a 45-year-old male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit ay 617-343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word "TIP" to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.

For those who find themselves in need of emotional support or simply needing to talk to someone about the distressing events in our community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free, private support 24/7 at 617-431-0125.