Boston Police Department

04/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/27/2024 13:59

Death Investigation In The Area Blue Hill Ave and Fremont St, Mattapan

At about 4:44 AM on Saturday April 27, 2024 Officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to the area of Blue Hill Ave and Fremont St for reports of a person shot. Upon arrival the officers located an adult male victim suffering from life threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by Boston EMS to a local hospital, where he has since been pronounced deceased.

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.