At 10:43 PM on Sunday, February 2, 2025 officers assigned to District 15 (Charlestown) responded to Shipway Place in Charlestown to investigate an incident on a houseboat. On arrival, officers located Joseph Donohue, 65, of Charlestown, non-viable. Further investigation determined that Donahue died from multiple stab wounds and the death was ruled a homicide.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist in this -or any – investigation anonymously can do so via our CrimeStoppers Tip line.
(Photos and videos can also be shared with us anonymously via CrimeStoppers.)
Online – click – https://police.boston.gov/crimestoppers
By phone: 1 (800) 494-TIPS
Text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463)
The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identities of all those who wish to help this – or any – investigation in an anonymous manner.
For those affected by this tragic event, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free and confidential support 24/7. If you need emotional assistance, please call 617-431-0125.