At approximately 7:48 PM on Monday, April 21, 2025, officers assigned to District D-14 (Brighton/Allston) responded to a radio call for an unknown incident, possible domestic violence incident at 82 Glenville Avenue in Allston.
Upon arrival, officers located a victim who was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim has since been identified as Peggy Yousuf, 77, of Allston.
Multiple units from across the city responded to assist in locating a suspect connected to the incident. The suspect was apprehended near 50 Quint Avenue following an attempted carjacking. The suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Omar Riaz of Boston. He was arraigned in Brighton District Court on the following charges:
Murder
Armed Carjacking
Resisting Arrest
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.
Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line:
Online: Boston Police CrimeStoppers
By phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
By text: Text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
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.
For those affected by this incident, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) offers free and confidential support 24/7. If you need emotional assistance, please call 617-431-0125.