At approximately 12:12 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 24 Stow Road in Mattapan.
Upon arrival, officers located a victim, Alex DeAndrade, 37, of Brockton, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Boston EMS responded and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so through 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 related to the investigation may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department strictly protects the identities of individuals who assist in investigations anonymously.
For those impacted by this incident, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) offers free, 24/7, confidential emotional support. To connect with a trained provider, please call (617) 431-0125.