ROXBURY, MA – A tragic shooting occurred on Saturday, at approximately 10:17 PM in the area of 2055 Columbus Avenue in Roxbury.
Boston Police Department officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) rushed to the scene after receiving a report of a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Boston EMS quickly arrived on the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. Unfortunately, the victim was later pronounced deceased.
The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. They strongly urge anyone with information 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.