At about 10:27 PM on Friday, July 17, 2026, officers assigned to District D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 20 Rugg Road in Allston.
Upon arrival, officers located the victim inside of the location suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
The Boston Police Department Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide Unit detectives at 617-343-4470.
Community members wishing to provide information anonymously may do so through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Program by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or by visiting the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website. Photos and videos may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department protects the identities of all individuals who provide information anonymously.
Those impacted by this incident are encouraged to contact the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team, which provides free, confidential, 24/7 emotional support. A trained provider can be reached at (617) 431-0125.