2022 Unsolved Homicides

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January 2, 2022

Jucelena Gomes

555 Washington Street

On January 2, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 555 Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Jucelena Gomes, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jucelena Gomes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 2, 2022

April 8, 2022

Deshaun Johnson

4139 Washington Street

On April8, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 4139 Washington St. The victim was later identified as Deshaun Johnson, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Deshaun Johnson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 8, 2022

May 30, 2022

Earnest Sims

4 Beauford Lane

On May 30, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 4 Beauford Lane. The victim was later identified as Earnest Sims, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Earnest Sims was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 30, 2022

June 2, 2022

Jermaine Wade

Washington & Fenelon

On June 2, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Washington/Fenelon. The victim was later identified as Jermaine Wade, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jermaine Wade was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 2, 2022

July 5, 2022

Anthony Fernandes

18 Wilcock Street

On July 5, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 18 Wilcock St. The victim was later identified as Anthony Fernandes, 35, and was pronounced deceased. On July 13, 2023, the manner of death of Anthony Fernandes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 5, 2022

July 17, 2022

Ralphie Scott

Elizabeth & Norfolk

On July 17, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Elizabeth/Norfolk. The victim was later identified as Ralphie Scott, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ralphie Scott was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 17, 2022

July 21, 2022

Jaheim Gist-Vailes

14 Orlando Street

On July 21, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 14 Orlando St. The victim was later identified as Jaheim Gist-Vailes, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jaheim Gist-Vailesm was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 21, 2022

August 1, 2022

Roosevelt R. Thornton, Jr.

235 Norwell St

On August 1, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 235 Norwell St. The victim was later identified as Roosevelt R. Thornton, Jr., 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Roosevelt R. Thornton, Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 1, 2022

August 31, 2022

Keandre Roberts

7 Van Winkle Street

On August 31, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 7 Van Winkle St. The victim was later identified as Keandre Roberts, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Keandre Roberts was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 31, 2022

August 31, 2022

Damonte D. Dancy

115 Dale Street

On August 31, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 115 Dale St. The victim was later identified as Damonte D. Dancy, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Damonte D. Dancy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 31, 2022

September 4, 2022

Tefan Ivy

26 Melbourne Street

On September 4, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 26 Melbourne St. The victim was later identified as Tefan Ivy, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of TefanIvy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 4, 2022

September 4, 2022

Jermaine Daye

26 Melbourne Street

On September 4, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 26 Melbourne St. The victim was later identified as Jermaine Daye, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jermaine Daye was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 4, 2022

October 4, 2022

Christian Berryman

38 Westville Street

On October 4, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 38 Westville St. The victim was later identified as Christian Berryman, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Christian Berryman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 4, 2022

October 10, 2022

Rasante Osorio

2990 Washington Street

On October 10, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2990 Washington St. The victim was later identified as Rasante Osorio, 14, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rasante Osorio was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 10, 2022

October 16, 2022

Quaaneiruh Goodwyn

236 Geneva Avenue

On October 16, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 236 Geneva Av. The victim was later identified as Quaaneiruh Goodwyn, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Quaaneiruh Goodwyn was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 16, 2022

October 22, 2022

Daniel Sanders

39 Baird Street

On October 22, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 39 Baird St. The victim was later identified as Daniel Sanders, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Daniel Sanders was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 22, 2022

October 23, 2022

Jasmine Burrell

40 Fairlawn Avenue

On October 23, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 40 Fairlawn Av. The victim was later identified as Jasmine Burrell, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jasmine Burrell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 23, 2022

October 23, 2022

Christian Thistle-Kavanaugh

482 Geneva Avenue

On October 23, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 482 Geneva Av. The victim was later identified as Christian Thistle-Kavanaugh, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Christian Thistle-Kavanaugh was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 23, 2022

November 4, 2022

Jason Murray

9 Yarmouth Place

On November 4, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 9 Yarmouth Place. The victim was later identified as Jason Murray, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jason Murray was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 4, 2022

December 14, 2022

Idelfonso Velez

16 Kensington Street

On December 14, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 16 Kensington St. The victim was later identified as Idelfonso Velez, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Idelfonso Velez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 14, 2022

December 23, 2022

Michael Collins, Jr.

Franklin & Shandon

On December 23, 2022, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Franklin/Shandon. The victim was later identified as Michael Collins, Jr., 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Collins, Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 23, 2022