At approximately 10:01 PM on Thursday, June 19, 2025, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 163 Ruthven Street in Roxbury.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim outside of this location, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Preliminary investigation suggests the incident may have occurred inside a vehicle that subsequently crashed. The victim was transported by Boston EMS to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Detectives from the Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit are actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members who wish to share information anonymously may do so via the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Program:
📞 By Phone: 1 (800) 494-TIPS
📱 By Text: Text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
🌐 Online: Visit the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website
Photos and videos relevant to the investigation may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department ensures that all information provided anonymously is kept strictly confidential.
For those affected by this incident, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) offers free, confidential, 24/7 emotional support. To speak with a trained provider, please call (617) 431-0125.