At about 6:15pm, on Saturday, October 23, 2010, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 205 Boylston Street. On arrival, officers located a male victim lying outside of 201 Boylston Street. The victim was transported to the Brigham & Women’s Hospital suffering from a life-threatening injury. The victim has since been pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries. The victim has been identified as Luis Torres, 23, of Boston.
Officers located a 2nd victim at the corner of School and Washington Streets. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and is being treated for a non-life threatening injury.
The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. The Boston Police Department urges anyone with information, regardless how unimportant it may seem, to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text a ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is interested only in what you know, not who you are.