At about 11:39 PM, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, officers assigned to District B3 (Dorchester/Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a person shot at 28 Woolson Street, Mattapan.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound at an outside scene. Boston EMS responded and pronounced the victim on scene. The victim was later identified as 30-year-old Michael Jacob of Randolph, MA.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit continues to investigate 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 provide information anonymously may do so via the CrimeStoppers Tip Line:
📞 By Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
💬 By Text: Text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
🌐 Online: Submit a tip via Boston Police CrimeStoppers
Photos and videos related to this investigation may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department will strictly safeguard the identities of those who wish to provide information confidentially.
For those impacted by this incident, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team offers free, 24/7, confidential emotional support. To connect with a trained provider, please call (617) 431-0125.