On Friday, February 24, two incorrect locations were listed in a chart illustrating several shootings that have occurred within a specific geographic area in District B-3.Below is a listing of the locations in question, along with the correct locations
1/8/06 shooting listed as occurring at Hosmer St (victim residing at Clarkwood St).
There has been no shooting documented on Hosmer St or Clarkwood St on 1/8/06. The only shooting that has been documented as occurring that day is a triple shooting that occurred at 244 Kelton St, District 14.
A shooting that occurred on 2/16/06 is reported as taking place at Clarkwood St.
The incident took place at 60 Clarkson St in District C-11, placing it outside of the Triangle area mentioned in the accompanying article.
The Triangle area that is referred to in the article is indeed an area of the City that is among the hardest hit by violent crime, and we appreciate any effort to bring attention to the criminal behavior that is negatively impacting these residents. However, it should be noted that since 11/16/05 there have been no reports of people shot within that Triangle area.
UPDATE: For clarification, the issues identified above were limited to a graphic accompanying the referenced article.
While no shootings were documented on Hosmer Street or Clarkwood Street on 1/8/06, Boston Police did respond to a report of shots fired on Hosmer Street on that date that resulted in apparent ballistics damage to a motor vehicle.
“Incorrect information”Please refer to complaint numbers for both incidents.
“Incorrect information”Please refer to complaint numbers for both incidents.
“Incorrect information”Please refer to complaint numbers for both incidents.
“Incorrect information”Please refer to complaint numbers for both incidents.
It is inaccurate to say that there was no shooting on Hosmer Street on 1/8/2006. According to the BPD’s own report CC#060013556 a victim told an officer “he was shot at” on Hosmer Street. The officer noted on the police report it appeared that there were several holes in the vehicle that “appeared to be bullet holes.” Sounds like a shooting incident to me. And while the small number corresponding the address of 60 Clarkson St. pinpointed Clarkwood Street, the incident was reported correctly in the text. And, again, that incident was listed on a BPD report as one of several gang-related incidents attributed to a feud between Dorchester and Mattapan gang factions.As far as the 244 Kelton Street triple shooting – should the blog not add that it is also an unsolved double homicide?
It is inaccurate to say that there was no shooting on Hosmer Street on 1/8/2006. According to the BPD’s own report CC#060013556 a victim told an officer “he was shot at” on Hosmer Street. The officer noted on the police report it appeared that there were several holes in the vehicle that “appeared to be bullet holes.” Sounds like a shooting incident to me. And while the small number corresponding the address of 60 Clarkson St. pinpointed Clarkwood Street, the incident was reported correctly in the text. And, again, that incident was listed on a BPD report as one of several gang-related incidents attributed to a feud between Dorchester and Mattapan gang factions.As far as the 244 Kelton Street triple shooting – should the blog not add that it is also an unsolved double homicide?
It is inaccurate to say that there was no shooting on Hosmer Street on 1/8/2006. According to the BPD’s own report CC#060013556 a victim told an officer “he was shot at” on Hosmer Street. The officer noted on the police report it appeared that there were several holes in the vehicle that “appeared to be bullet holes.” Sounds like a shooting incident to me. And while the small number corresponding the address of 60 Clarkson St. pinpointed Clarkwood Street, the incident was reported correctly in the text. And, again, that incident was listed on a BPD report as one of several gang-related incidents attributed to a feud between Dorchester and Mattapan gang factions.As far as the 244 Kelton Street triple shooting – should the blog not add that it is also an unsolved double homicide?
It is inaccurate to say that there was no shooting on Hosmer Street on 1/8/2006. According to the BPD’s own report CC#060013556 a victim told an officer “he was shot at” on Hosmer Street. The officer noted on the police report it appeared that there were several holes in the vehicle that “appeared to be bullet holes.” Sounds like a shooting incident to me. And while the small number corresponding the address of 60 Clarkson St. pinpointed Clarkwood Street, the incident was reported correctly in the text. And, again, that incident was listed on a BPD report as one of several gang-related incidents attributed to a feud between Dorchester and Mattapan gang factions.As far as the 244 Kelton Street triple shooting – should the blog not add that it is also an unsolved double homicide?
“As far as the 244 Kelton Street triple shooting – should the blog not add that it is also an unsolved double homicide?”No one likes to be corrected in public and the implied message carried in the above quote is clear: Play ball and don’t challenge a reporter or you will treated to negative coverage.
“As far as the 244 Kelton Street triple shooting – should the blog not add that it is also an unsolved double homicide?”No one likes to be corrected in public and the implied message carried in the above quote is clear: Play ball and don’t challenge a reporter or you will treated to negative coverage.
“As far as the 244 Kelton Street triple shooting – should the blog not add that it is also an unsolved double homicide?”No one likes to be corrected in public and the implied message carried in the above quote is clear: Play ball and don’t challenge a reporter or you will treated to negative coverage.
“As far as the 244 Kelton Street triple shooting – should the blog not add that it is also an unsolved double homicide?”No one likes to be corrected in public and the implied message carried in the above quote is clear: Play ball and don’t challenge a reporter or you will treated to negative coverage.
The Herald wants to sell papers. The BPD wants to look in control. Neither is above bending the facts to achieve these goals.On other words, no sympathy for either of you.
The Herald wants to sell papers. The BPD wants to look in control. Neither is above bending the facts to achieve these goals.On other words, no sympathy for either of you.
The Herald wants to sell papers. The BPD wants to look in control. Neither is above bending the facts to achieve these goals.On other words, no sympathy for either of you.
The Herald wants to sell papers. The BPD wants to look in control. Neither is above bending the facts to achieve these goals.On other words, no sympathy for either of you.