Investigation Update

Investigation Update: Homicide Victim From Woolson Street, Mattapan Identified

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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 […]

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Investigation Update: Two Firearms, Ballistic Vest, Bear Repellent Recovered from Topliff Street

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Investigation Update: About 4:24 PM, on Thursday, April 9, Detectives executed a search warrant at 7 Topliff Street. As a result of the search warrant, Detectives recovered the following evidence: The facts and circumstances surrounding the prior incident are as follows: About 2:13 PM, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester)

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Investigation Update: Suspect Arrested for a Stabbing Incident on Huntington Avenue

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Investigation Update: Detectives assigned to District D-4 (South End) with the assistance from the Northeastern University Police Department conducted an investigation into an earlier stabbing incident at 291 Huntington Avenue. Through video footage, Detectives were able to locate the involved suspect in the area of 316 Huntington Avenue. Stephen Dantzler, 58, of Boston, was placed

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Investigation Update: Homicide Victim Identified in South Boston Stabbing

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At approximately 5:52 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, officers assigned to District 6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 258 Old Colony Ave. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a stab wound inside an apartment. Boston EMS transported the victim to a local hospital, where

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Investigation Update: Juvenile Suspect Arrested for Shooting Incident in Allston

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Investigation Update: At about 9:40 PM, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, a 16-year-old Juvenile Male surrendered himself to District D-14 (Allston/Brighton). The suspect was wanted on a warrant obtained by District D-14 Detectives issued out of Suffolk County Juvenile Court for the following offenses: Delinquency to wit; He is expected to be arraigned in Boston

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Investigation Update: Suspect Charged for 1999 Homicide

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Investigation Update: Through comprehensive forensic review, Boston Police Detectives from the Cold Case Unit, working alongside Crime Lab Forensic Analysts, successfully matched the offender, Cornell Bell to the 1999 murder of Caryn Bonner. Bell was arraigned last week in Suffolk Superior Court. Bell is currently serving a life sentence for a separate incident.  This is

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Investigation Update: Suspect Arrested in Connection with Brook Avenue Shooting Investigation

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At approximately 8:36 PM on Monday, January 5, 2025, officers assigned to District B-2 responded to a radio call for a report of a person shot at 95 Brook Avenue in Dorchester. Upon arrival, officers located a 40-year-old male victim suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported by Boston EMS to a

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Investigation Update: Charges Sought Against Suspect Involved in Larcenies from City Hall

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Investigation Update: After an extensive investigation, detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) have identified Darrin O’Neil, 60, of Lowell, as the suspect involved in the larcenies that occurred at Boston City Hall in December 2025. O’Neil is currently being held following a shoplifting arrest on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 760 Boylston Street. Detectives have

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Investigation Update: Second Homicide Suspect Arrested in Hiawatha Road Triple Shooting

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Second Suspect Arrested: At about 10:30 PM, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Boston Police arrested Kwessi Silcott, 20, of Mattapan, at 2400 Washington Street, Roxbury. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on a warrant for: He is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester Court. The facts and circumstances surrounding the prior incident are as

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Investigation Update: Homicide Suspect Arrested in Hiawatha Road Triple Shooting

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At about 1:24 PM on Saturday, October 11, 2025, officers assigned to District B-3 (Dorchester/Mattapan) responded to a ShotSpotter activation and reports of multiple people shot in the area of 2 Hiawatha Road in Mattapan. Upon arrival, officers located three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. All three victims were treated at the scene and transported

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