The man who was fatally shot last Thursday night in Codman Square has been identified.
David Stewart, 22, of Dorchester, was shot around 9:15 p.m. Thursday, May 19, near 87 Southern Ave. Police responded to the scene and emergency responders took Steward, who was known to some of his friends by the nickname David Bones, to Boston Medical Center where he later died.
David Stewart
Stewart is the city’s first homicide victim since March. He was the third person shot in Dorchester on Thursday; two people were shot on Blue Hill Avenue earlier in the evening, and were taken to the hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Stewart attended South Boston High School, according to his Facebook page. Friends remembered Stewart as a fun-loving person who enjoyed playing basketball.
Police continue to investigate and have not yet made any arrests in connection with the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston Police homicide detectives at 617-343-4470. People who prefer to leave anonymous tips can call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or can text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).
