Executive Summary
- Police responded to a shooting near 24 Stow Road in Mattapan just after midnight Monday.
- A male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
- Boston Police homicide detectives are leading the investigation, though no suspects have been identified.
A homicide investigation is underway in Boston after a man was shot and killed early Monday morning in the city’s Mattapan neighborhood. Officers responded to reports of gunfire near 24 Stow Road just before 12:15 a.m., according to the Boston Police Department.
Upon arriving at the scene, first responders discovered a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The unidentified man was urgently transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, police officials stated.
Boston police homicide detectives have assumed jurisdiction over the case. As of Monday morning, law enforcement has not identified a suspect, and no arrests have been made in connection with the fatal incident.
Investigative Outlook
The Boston Police Department is currently prioritizing forensic analysis and the canvassing of the Stow Road area to identify potential witnesses or surveillance evidence. As the investigation is in its preliminary phase with no persons of interest currently named, the department is appealing to the public for leads to establish a motive. The inquiry remains active as detectives work to secure the community and apprehend the individual responsible.
