At about 2:27 AM, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, officers assigned to District D-4 responded to a radio call for two people shot at 85 E. Newton Street, Boston. On arrival, officers located two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim has been pronounced deceased and the second victim’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Further investigation revealed that both victims were shot in a parking lot across from 12 Glenville Ave. (rear of 161 Harvard Ave.) in Allston. Investigators are currently on scene and no arrests have been made.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding these shootings. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit ay 617-343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.
For those who find themselves in need of emotional support or simply needing to talk to someone about the distressing events in our community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free, private support 24/7 at 617-431-0125.