Investigation Update: Detectives Arrest Suspect Involved in Fatal Stabbing on Dorchester Avenue

Investigation Update: On Saturday, August 24, 2024, detectives assigned to the Homicide Unit and DistrictC-11 (Dorchester) arrested David Adams, 38, of Dorchester and charged him with murder. Detectives were investigating last night's murder canvassing the Dorchester Ave area for video, Detectives observed an individual matching the description of the suspect from last night. Further investigation revealed that this was the person who fatally stabbed the victim on Dorchester Avenue. Detectives placed the suspect under arrest and transported to District C-11 for booking. The suspect is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

The facts and circumstances surrounding the prior incident are as follows: At about 9:59 PM, on Friday, August 23, 2024, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 1879 Dorchester Ave for a report of a person stabbed. On arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from stab wounds. The victim was transported by Boston EMS to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The Boston Police Department continues to actively review the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with additioanl information is strongly urged to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (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.

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