Homicide Unit

Investigation Update: Two Suspects Charged in the Murder of Keith Cousin

Investigation Update: On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Detectives assigned to the Boston Police Homicide Unit were granted Arrest Warrants out of Dorchester District Court for Darius Powell, 25, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and Daiquan Miller, 25, of Dorchester. The suspects are charged for the Murder of Keith Cousin, 37, of Bayonne, NJ, both suspects are currently in custody for […]

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Investigation Update: Arrest Made in Ramsey Park Homicide

Investigation Update: At about 4:45 PM, on Friday, December 20, 2024, members of the Fugitive Unit arrested Rasheedah Hughes, 40 of Boston, in the area of Hammond Street. At the time of her arrest, the suspect was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant issued out of Roxbury District Court for the Murder of Celia Simmons,

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CANCEL-BPD Community Alert: The vehicle Has been Located. Detectives Assigned to the Homicide Unit Seek the Public’s Help to Locate The Following Motor Vehicle in Relation to a Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Roxbury

CANCEL-BPD Community Alert: The vehicle has been located. Detectives assigned to the Fatal Collision Squad of the Homicide Unit are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and/or locate the pictured motor vehicle involved in a Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision that occurred at 5:40 AM, on December 18, 2024, in the area of Tremont Street/Malcolm X Boulevard/Columbus

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Investigation Update from Police Commissioner and Suffolk County District Attorney on 390 Harrison Ave Death Investigation

Boston Police Homicide Unit detectives and the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office are investigating the death of SHANTEL GILLESPIE, 30, of Boston.  Gillespie was found in an apartment at 390 Harrison Avenue on Thursday, December 12, 2024 While we are still awaiting a cause and manner of death determination from the Office of the Chief Medical

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Death Investigation in the area of 390 Harrison Avenue, South End

At about 6:57 PM, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End) responded to 390 Harrison Avenue to check on the well being of an individual. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult inside the building. The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this

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Devon Street Homicide Victim Identified

At about 10:24 PM, on Monday, December 9, 2024, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 114 Devon Street for a ShotSpotter activation. Upon arrival, officers located Keith Cousin, 37, of Bayonne, NJ suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene. The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit continues to review the facts

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Two Suspects Arrested Following Fatal Shooting on Devon Street

At about 10:24 PM, on Monday, December 9, 2024, officers responded to the area of 114 Devon Street for a ShotSpotter activation. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives from B-2 immediately began to view cameras in the area in attempts to locate a

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Death Investigation in the area of 114 Devon Street, Dorchester

At about 10:24 PM, on Monday, December 9, 2024, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to the area of 114 Devon Street for a ShotSpotter activation. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from gun shot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene. The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively reviewing the

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Investigation Update: Arrest Made in the Fifield Street Homicide

Investigation Update: On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, members of the Fugitive Unit were conducting an ongoing investigation in the area of Homer Street. Officers were aware that the 16-year-old Juvenile male was wanted on a warrant out of Dorchester District Court for Murder, Carrying a Firearm Without a License, Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a

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Victim Identified in Ramsey Park Homicide

At 12:48 PM, on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, Officers assigned to District D-4 (South End/Back Bay) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at Ramsey Park, located at 1917 Washington St, Boston. Upon arrival, the Officers observed the victim, Celia Simmons, 65, of Boston, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Boston EMS rendered aid

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