Police have identified the man stabbed to death on Washington Street on March 1 as 21-year-old Augusta E. Mims, of Brockton.
Around 5:30 a.m., officers responded to Carney Hospital, in Dorchester, where staff were treating Mims, police said. He later succumbed to his wounds.
Hospital staff told officers that the stabbing occurred on Washington Street, police said. No further details were available, and the murder is currently under investigation.
At approximately 5:29 AM, Saturday, March 1, 2014 officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call, for a person stabbed at 2100 Dorchester Avenue (Carney Hospital) in Dorchester.
Upon arrival, officers were informed by hospital staff that a male victim was being treated for an apparent stab wound that occurred in the vicinity of 744 Washington Street, Dorchester. A short time later, officers were notified that the victim had succumbed to his injuries.
The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.
Individuals who wish to provide information in an anonymous manner may do so by calling our CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS. You may also text ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).
