DEATH INVESTIGATION AT 101 BRENT STREET At about 10:35pm, on Monday, December 22, 2008, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a report of shots fired in the area of Brent Street and Melbourne Street. On arrival, officers located a 20 year-old male, lying outside 101 Brent Street, suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced on the scene.
The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members choosing to aid this investigation in an anonymous manner can call CrimeStoppers at 1(800) 494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.