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 the location, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Preliminary findings suggest the shooting may have occurred inside a vehicle that crashed at the scene. The victim was transported by Boston EMS to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The victim has since been identified as 21-year-old Teo Vernice of Hyde Park. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound.
Detectives from the Boston Police Department Homicide Unit are 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 provide information anonymously may 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 treats all anonymous information as strictly confidential.
For those impacted 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.