BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in an Aggravated Assault (Road Rage) incident that occurred on Friday, May 16, 2025, at about 11:42 PM, in the area of 1032 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton.
The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 25 years old, slight build, brown medium-length hair, and a short beard. The suspect was wearing a white t-shirt, with a plain front and lettering on the back, blue jeans, and brown sneakers.
The suspect reportedly chased the victim in his vehicle at a high rate of speeding causing the victim to crash. The suspect then exited their vehicle (gray pickup truck) with a hatchet, assaulted the victim, and vandalized the victim’s vehicle after they fled, breaking the windows and windshield. The suspect fled on Babcock Street in the direction of Brookline.
The Boston Police Department is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact District D-14 Detectives at (617) 343-4256.
Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line:
📱 By Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
💬 By Text: Text “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
🌐 Online: Boston Police CrimeStoppers
Photos and videos related to the investigation can also be submitted anonymously via CrimeStoppers. The Boston Police Department strictly protects the identities of those who assist in investigations anonymously.
