Homicide Watch Boston

Investigators are continuing to search for the killer of Jody Hargrove, a 43-year-old Dorchester man who was shot shortly before 10 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2013 on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester, according to a spokesman for the Suffolk County district attorney’s office.

Hargrove’s mother told The Boston Globe that Hargrove had a 10-year-old daughter:

Betty said Tuesday that her son leaves a 10-year-old daughter and that he had been laid off from his construction job at the time of his death. She said he enjoyed exercising at a gym and spending time with relatives.

“He loved his family,” she said.

Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis said two later non-fatal shootings in Roxbury seemed related to Hargrove’s funeral, which was held one week after his death, according to The Globe.

In January of 2006, Boston police reported that Hargrove led officers on a car chase before he was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and a number of motor vehicle violations.

See press releases from the Boston Police Department below:

Update: Police Identify Victim in Fatal Shooting at 504 Blue Hill Avenue
September 08, 2013

At about 9:43 PM, on Saturday, September 7, 2013, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person shot at the intersection of Blue Hill Avenue and Castlegate Road, Dorchester.

On arrival, officers located a male victim, who has since been identified as, Jody Hargrove, 43, of Dorchester, suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound at 504 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester. He was transported to Boston Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased.

Homicide detectives are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call detectives at (617) 343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those who wish to help this investigation anonymously.

Boston Police Incidents for January 25, 2006
January 25, 2006
South Boston Variety Store Robbed at GunpointA masked gunman entered the 3 D’s convenience store at 5:38pm last night, pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money. The suspect, described as a white male with a muscular build wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black ski mask, took about $200.00 from the register and fled the store. District 6 Detectives are investigating. Armed Career Criminal Captured with Gun in Roxbury Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested 24-year-old Lamar Thomas of Marlboro in the area of Intervale Street and Columbia Road at 9:23pm last night. Officers had observed a Lexus driving erratically and before it was stopped Lamar jumped from the car and ran from the officers. Thomas was observed discarding something from his waist area as he ran. After he was apprehended, a loaded 9mm firearm was recovered in the snow. Thomas faces charges of Unlawful Possession of Firearm/Ammunition, Possession of Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number, and Armed Career Criminal for this incident. It should be noted that while this arrest was taking place, officers from District 2 had responded to 105 Lawrence Avenue for a person shot. A 26-year-old female was found inside with an apparent non-life threatening gunshot wound to the back of the leg. She was taken to Boston Medical Center for further treatment. Officers learned that two males showed up at the Lawrence Avenue apartment and an altercation ensued between them and two female victims. One of the males was arrested at the scene; he is identified as Damien Oliveria, 28 of Dorchester. He is charged with Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon after hitting a 21-year-old female victim in the head with a chair. She suffered a laceration to her head and was treated by Boston EMS. Witnesses at the scene identified Lamar Thomas as the shooter in this incident and he was subsequently charged with Assault with Intent to Murder and Armed Assault in a Dwelling. Gun Recovered After Foot Chase At 10:45pm an officer from District 2 observed a 2001 Pontiac Grand-AM committing several traffic violations in the area of Quincy Street and Howard Avenue about 10:45pm last night. After initially refusing to stop for the officer, 35-year-old Jody Hargrove of Dorchester drove into the back yard of 47 Wayland Street and jumped from the car. He was quickly caught and a loaded .45 caliber firearm was recovered from the yard. Hargrove is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm / Ammunition, and several motor vehicle violations. Parking Attendant Hit by Fleeing Cadillac SUV, Two Arrested At 2:52am this morning officers from District 1 responded to Warrenton Place for a person hit by car. The victim, a 48-year-old male working as a parking lot attendant, told the officers that he was attempting to break up a fight when a white Cadillac SUV struck him. The suspect vehicle fled the scene and was stopped on Kneeland Street by a Detail Officer. The driver, 34-year-old Herbert Bonds of Waltham, and passenger, 28-year-old Alexis Martinez of Lowell, were arrested for Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident and Reckless Operation. The Cadillac SUV was seized as evidence and towed. Arraignment is today in Boston Municipal Court.

Investigators are continuing to search for suspects in connection with the murder of Perris C. Haynes, 29, of Dorchester, who was killed in a double shooting in the early hours of July 20, 2013 on Harold Street in Roxbury, a spokesman for the Suffolk County district attorney’s office said.

Haynes was shot at about 1:30 a.m. and was later pronounced dead at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, police said.  According to WGBH, Haynes was a father of one and a DJ who was killed while walking home from a gig.

See a press release from the Boston Police Department below:

Boston Police Investigate Double Shooting in the area of Harold Street in Roxbury, One Victim Deceased.
July 22, 2013

At about 1:37AM on Saturday, July 20th, 2013, officers from District B-2(Roxbury) responded to a call for a person shot in the area of 131 Harold Street.

Officers observed a male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by Boston EMS to Brigham and Woman’s Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

While still on scene officers were notified of a second possible gunshot victim at
Holworthy Street. The victim was transported to Beth Isreal Hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Boston Police Homicide detectives are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call detectives at (617) 343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those who wish to help this investigation anonymously.

Jael Romero, who has been charged with fatally shooting three people at a Grove Hall house party in June, is expected to appear in court in February for a pretrial conference, according to court records.

Romero, 23, is accused of shooting Ana Cruz, 22; Felix Garcia, 22; and Brian Tirado, 23, during an altercation at a party at 153 Intervale St. at about 4:20 a.m. June 22, 2013, the Suffolk County district attorney’s office said in a statement.

All three victims lived in Dorchester, police said at the time of the incident.

According to prosecutors, a friend of Romero got in an argument with a group of four or five people, including Garcia and Tirado.

At some point during the altercation, Romero’s friend was stabbed. Following the attack, Romero allegedly fired into the crowded party, hitting and killing Garcia, Tirado and Cruz, District Attorney Daniel F. Conley’s office said.

Romero was arrested in August 2012 for possessing a semiautomatic handgun that police allegedly found in his car, Conley’s office said. He was free on $10,000 bail for that charge at the time of the Intervale Street shooting. Prosecutors said they requested he be held for twice as much money.

The 2012 gun case was still pending in June 2013 in part because Romero’s defense team was appealing a ruling that allowed the gun to be admissible as evidence, Conley’s office said.

He was arrested again in Providence, R.I., less than two weeks after the Grove Hall homicides for gun and auto-theft charges, Conley’s office said. Romero was accused of stealing a vehicle from Seekonk, Mass., and was charged for the crime in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

He was also on probation for a previous assault and battery charge, Conley’s office said.

Romero was indicted Nov. 26 on second-degree murder and weapons charges for the Intervale Street shooting while in custody for his previous arrests, records show.

In the state’s official complaint against Romero, prosecutors allege that Romero confessed to the crime following his July 2 arrest.

“In July and August, 2013, the defendant made admissions about shooting two men and one woman, bragging that he had gotten away with shooting three individuals at a house party in Boston,” the document says.

Romero was arraigned and held without bail in Suffolk Superior Court Dec. 24, according to court records. Romero pleaded innocent.

A Boston Globe profile on the victims following the shooting reported that Cruz, a Puerto Rican immigrant left behind twin 3-year-old daughters, and that Garcia had recently earned his GED and was applying to Bunker Hill Community College.

Below are press releases from the Boston Police Department and Suffolk County district attorney’s office relating to this case:

From BPDNews.com, June 24, 2013:

At about 4:18 AM, Saturday, June 22, 2013, officers from district B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a Persons Shot at a house party in the area of 153 Intervale Street, Roxbury

On arrival, officers located three victims inside the above location suffering from apparent gun shot wounds. One male victim, in his early twenties was transported to Beth Israel Hospital, and other male and female victims, also in their early twenties were transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital. All three victims were later pronounced deceased. The victims have been identified as: Brian Tirado, 23 of Dorchester, Ana Cruz, 22 of Dorchester and Felix Garcia, 22 of Dorchester.

Police are looking for a maroon or red, older looking Mercury motor vehicle in connection with this incident.

Homicide detectives are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call detectives at (617) 343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those who wish to help this investigation anonymously.

 

From the Suffolk County district attorney’s office Nov. 26, 2013:

BOSTON, Nov. 26, 2013—Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley and Acting Boston Police Commissioner William B. Evans today identified the alleged gunman in the shooting that left Ana Cruz, Felix Garcia, and Brian Tirado dead at a house party in Roxbury this summer.

The Suffolk County Grand Jury late Friday returned indictments charging JAEL ROMERO (D.O.B. 5/30/90) with three counts of second-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm for the June 22 incident at 153 Intervale St. Romero is currently held on open, unrelated charges in Bristol County and a warrant has been lodged to hold him in the event that he posts bail in that case.

Evidence developed during the past five months by Boston Police homicide detectives on the street and Suffolk homicide prosecutors behind the closed doors of the grand jury suggests that Romero and the three victims were among those present at an after-hours party when an altercation erupted among Garcia, Tirado, and a friend of Romero. Romero allegedly drew a handgun and fired multiple rounds, striking Garcia, Tirado, and Cruz, who was not part of the altercation.

Garcia, 22, died of his injuries at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Cruz, 22, and Tirado, 23, died of their injuries at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

“This defendant was arrested with the help of the community and the relentless detectives who pursued every lead,” Commissioner Evans said, “Getting guns and violent offenders off Boston’s streets is the Department’s number one priority. This arrest sends a clear message to anyone who seeks to commit violent acts in our neighborhoods – we will find you and bring you to justice.”

“This was a careful, methodical investigation that never lost steam,” DA Conley said. “I hope the community feels some satisfaction knowing that there will be accountability for this terrible crime, and I hope the victims’ families take some comfort knowing that we never lost sight of their loved ones as we pursued this result.”

Romero was already facing a gun charge at the time of the homicides. He was arrested on Aug. 27, 2012, for unlawful possession of a firearm after Boston Police recovered a Cobra FS380 semiautomatic handgun loaded with seven rounds of ammunition from his car. He was held on $20,000 cash bail at his arraignment later the same day in Dorchester District Court. Over prosecutors’ objections, that bail was later lowered to $10,000, which he was able to post. Prosecutors successfully argued against Romero’s efforts to have that gun suppressed from evidence, but Romero appealed and the case is still pending.

Romero was arrested again on July 2 of this year following a chase that began in Seekonk and ended in Rhode Island. He has posted bail for offenses allegedly committed in Rhode Island and is currently held on high bail on gun and stolen vehicle charges in Bristol County. His bail on the open 2012 gun case has been revoked.

Romero is expected to be arraigned on the murder charges early next month in Suffolk Superior Court. An arraignment date has not been scheduled.

From the Suffolk County district attorney’s office, Dec. 24, 2013:

BOSTON, Dec. 24, 2013—The alleged gunman in a June homicides of Ana Cruz, Felix Garcia, and Brian Tirado was ordered held without bail at his arraignment today, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said.

JAEL ROMERO (D.O.B. 5/30/90), who has claimed residences in Chelsea and Roxbury, was indicted Nov. 22 on three counts of second-degree murder and firearms offenses for the June 22 shootings at an Intervale Street house party. At the request of Assistant District Attorney Gretchen Lundgren, Suffolk Superior Court Clerk Magistrate Gary Wilson ordered Romero held without bail pending trial, currently scheduled for December 2014.

Lundgren told the court that “dozens” of people were present at the scene when a fight between two groups of men broke out at about 4:20 a.m. Romero and a friend were among one group; Garcia, 22, and Tirado, 23, were among the other.

“The fight escalated when the defendant’s friend was stabbed,” Lundgren said. “The defendant fired five shots into the crowd.”

Garcia and Tirado were mortally wounded, Lundgren said, as was Cruz, who at 22 was completely uninvolved in the altercation. All three were transported to area hospitals and all three died of their injuries.

In the aftermath of the shootings, Lundgren said, Romero and his friend fled the scene. He was later identified as being present, however, and allegedly made admissions about shooting two men and a woman, “bragging that he had gotten away with shooting three individuals at a house party in Boston.”

In early July, Romero allegedly stole a car in Seekonk and ended up in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been charged in both jurisdictions and faces gun and stolen vehicle charges. Moreover, he was on probation following an assault and battery conviction at the time of the shooting and was also free on another pending firearms charge – a charge for which prosecutors had argued unsuccessfully for higher bail.

“He clearly has access to weapons and is a danger to the community,” Lundgren said.

Romero was represented by attorney Jack Cunha. He will return to court on Feb. 6.

The investigation into the murder of Jordan Miller in Hyde Park last June is still open, but no arrests have been made, the Suffolk District Attorney’s office said.

Spokesman Jake Wark did not provide any further details in an email to Homicide Watch Boston.

Miller’s assailant fired nine shots into the victim’s first-floor bedroom window in his home at 633 Cummings Highway the night of June 5, the Boston Globe reported. Miller was taken to Faulkner Hospital, where he died the next day.

Diovanni Carter was ordered held without bail at his Jan. 2 arraignment for the June murder of Jajuan Griffin, according to court records.

Prosecutors believe Carter, 23, approached a group of men and brandished a handgun at about 9:45 p.m. on June 12 on Ames Street in the Franklin Field housing development in Dorchester.

The men ran in separate directions when they saw the gun, Conley’s office said.

Carter allegedly fired a single shot, which hit Griffin, and then fired four more shots at Griffin as he stood over him, the district attorney’s office said.

Griffin, 27, was taken to Boston Medical Center where he died, Conley’s office said.

Carter was in custody for a probation violation prior to his Dec. 18 indictment for Griffin’s murder, Conley’s office said.

Carter, whom prosecutors say made self-incriminating statements, pleaded innocent at his arraignment, records show.

He is scheduled to return to court Feb. 13 for a pretrial conference.

From the Suffolk County district attorney’s office, Jan. 2, 2014:

BOSTON, Jan. 2, 2014—A Dorchester man was ordered held without bail on charges he gunned down 27-year-old Jajuan Griffin, District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said today.

DIOVANNI CARTER (D.O.B. 10/25/89) was arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court on charges of first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm. At the request of Assistant District Attorney Masai King, chief of the DA’s Major Felony Bureau, Clerk Magistrate Gary Wilson ordered Carter held without bail.

King told the court that shortly after 9:30 p.m. on June 12, Griffin and a group of men were socializing on Ames Street within the Franklin Field Housing Development when a small yellow vehicle drove past, followed by a dark colored SUV. The two vehicles passed by again a short time later.

Minutes after the cars drove past a second time, Carter emerged from a path leading from Stratton Street to Ames Street. He was armed with a handgun as he approached the group of men, prosecutors said.

Upon seeing the gun, the group scattered. Griffin, who was unarmed, fled alone in the opposite direction of Carter.

Carter fired a single shot that struck Griffin as he ran. As the victim lay on the ground, Carter stood over him and fired four more shots, prosecutors said.

Griffin was transported to Boston Medical Center with gunshot wounds to the legs and torso. He died of his injuries that evening.

After the fatal shooting, Carter allegedly made self-incriminating statements to several individuals, prosecutors said.

In addition to King, Assistant District Attorney Spencer Lord and Victim Witness Advocate Jennifer Sears are assigned to the case. Carter is represented by attorneys Anthony Ellison and James Dilday. He will return to court on Feb. 13.

 

From the Suffolk County district attorney’s office, Dec. 18, 2013:

BOSTON, Dec. 18, 2013—The Suffolk County Grand Jury has returned a first-degree murder indictment against the man accused of killing 27-year-old Jajuan Griffin in Dorchester this summer, District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said.

DIOVANNI CARTER (D.O.B. 10/25/89) of Dorchester is currently held for violating the terms of his probation on a 2010 gun case for which he served three years behind bars. He will be arraigned on the murder charge in Suffolk Superior Court on Jan. 2.

“The holiday season can be emotionally wrenching for those living in the shadow of loss,” Conley said. “No court proceeding can bring a loved one back, but I hope Mr. Griffin’s family can at least take some small comfort in knowing that police and prosecutors have been working every day to reach this point.”

Griffin was shot in the area of 70 Ames St. in the Franklin Field housing development at about 9:45 p.m. on June 12. He was transported to Boston Medical Center, where he died of his injuries.

Based on evidence developed by Boston Police homicide detectives in the days and weeks that followed, Suffolk prosecutors approved a warrant for Carter’s arrest on Aug. 22. Carter was later taken into custody for violating the terms of his probation and has been incarcerated while prosecutors built the case behind the closed doors of the Suffolk County Grand Jury. The murder indictment was returned on Dec. 18.

Assistant District Attorney Masai King led the grand jury investigation that resulted in last week’s indictment. Jennifer Sears is the DA’s victim-witness advocate assigned to the case. Carter is represented by attorneys Anthony Ellison and James Dilday.

 
A copy of Carter’s indictment has been added below.

A man and woman were shot and killed early Monday morning on Rosewood Street in Mattapan, police said.

Police identified the victims on Thursday as 25-year-old Clarence McGregor, of Dorchester, and 28-year-old Teasia Montgomery, of Medford.

Authorities responded to the shooting at 2:44 a.m., according to police. McGregor was taken to Boston Medical Center and Montgomery to Brigham and Women’s Hospital. They were both pronounced dead at the hospitals.

Hours before McGregor and Montgomery were shot, a 22-year-old was killed in Dorchester, the first of four homicides in less than four days in Boston.

Anyone with information about any of the killings can call homicide detectives at (617) 343-4470. To report an anonymous tip, call 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

See press releases from the Boston Police Department below:

Death Investigation: Boston Police Investigating a Double Shooting in the area of 92 Rosewood Street in Mattapan
January 27, 2014

At about 2:44am, on Monday, January 27, 2014, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to an outside scene for shots fired in the area of 92 Rosewood Street. On arrival, officers located two victims (a male and a female) both suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds and life threatening injuries. The male victim, believed to be his twenties, was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased. The female victim, believed to be her twenties, was transported to the Brigham & Women’s Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives assigned to the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

Community members wanting to assist this investigation anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identity of anyone who wishes to aid this investigation anonymously.

The following is from the Boston Police Department:

At about 2:44am, on Monday, January 27, 2014, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to an outside scene for shots fired in the area of 92 Rosewood Street. On arrival, officers located two victims (a male and a female) both suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds and life threatening injuries. The male victim, believed to be his twenties, was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased. The victim has since been identified as Clarence McGregor, 25, of Dorchester. The female victim, believed to be her twenties, was transported to the Brigham & Women’s Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. The victim has since been identified as Teasia Montgomery, 28, of Medford.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives assigned to the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

Community members wanting to assist this investigation anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identity of anyone who wishes to aid this investigation anonymously.

A father, his son, and his brother were indicted Tuesday in connection with the fatal stabbing of 29-year-old Edwin Santos last November, according to a statement from the Suffolk County district attorney’s office.

Elias Sanchez, 43; his son, Angel Sanchez, 16; and his brother, Gabriel Sanchez, 32, each face first-degree murder charges. They are expected to be arraigned Wednesday in Suffolk Superior Court, according to the district attorney’s statement.

Prosecutors allege that Elias Sanchez started beating Santos on Dorchester Street in South Boston Nov. 17 at about 5 p.m. The other two Sanchez men are accused of joining the assault and stabbing Santos, according to the district attorney’s statement.

Santos collapsed in a market on Dorchester Street and died from blunt force trauma and stab wounds, the district attorney’s office said.

The Sanchezes have each been held without bail in the case.

See the latest statement from the Suffolk County district attorney’s office below:

Father, Son, Uncle Indicted in Fatal South Boston Stabbing

BOSTON, Jan. 28, 2014— Three family members were indicted today for first-degree murder in the fatal beating and stabbing of 29-year-old Edwin Santos in South Boston, District Attorney Daniel F. Conley announced.
A Suffolk County grand jury returned the indictments charging ANGEL SANCHEZ (D.O.B. 5/15/97); his father, ELIAS SANCHEZ (D.O.B. 1/12/70); and Elias’ brother, GABRIEL SANCHEZ (DOB 1/31/81), with first-degree murder for the fatal Nov. 17 attack. The three men are expected to be arraigned on the indictments tomorrow morning in Suffolk Superior Court.
According to prosecutors, Elias Sanchez approached Santos and began to beat him with a club or baton as the victim and a female companion stood outside a Dorchester Street market shortly before 5:00 p.m. Soon, the elder Sanchez’s son, Angel, and brother, Gabriel, joined in the assault and each allegedly stabbed the victim.
The three assailants fled on foot as Santos stumbled into the market and collapsed. He died of multiple blunt trauma and stab wounds.
The grand jury proceedings that led to the indictments were led by Assistant District Attorney Mark Zanini, chief of the DA’s Juvenile Unit. Angel Sanchez is represented by J.W. Carney. Elias Sanchez is represented by Thomas Ford. Gabriel Sanchez is represented by Robert Wheeler.

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All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Update: Jan. 29 at 2:10 p.m.: The Boston Globe reports that the man killed on Dorchester Avenue Sunday night was 22-year-old Julien Printemps, according to Printemps’ mother. The newspaper additionally said that Printemps’ mother told reporters her son had at one time dated the woman who was killed hours after him in a double shooting on Rosewood Street in Mattapan early Monday morning.

A man believed to be in his 20s was shot and killed in Dorchester on Sunday night, police said.

Officers responded to 1886 Dorchester Ave. shortly before 10 p.m., and the man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a police statement. Authorities said he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting. Detectives ask anyone with information about the killing to call (617) 343-4470, or to report a tip anonymously by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). 

See a  Boston Police Department press release below:

Death Investigation in the area of 1886 Dorchester Avenue
January 27, 2014

At about 9:54pm, on Sunday, January 26, 2014, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to an outside scene for a person shot in the area of 1886 Dorchester Ave. On arrival, officers located a male victim, believed to be in his twenties, suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, suffering from life threatening injuries, was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

Community members wanting to assist this investigation in an anonymous manner may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identity of those who wish to aid this investigation anonymously.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh on Monday said four fatal shootings last weekend were likely gang-related, according to a statement posted to the Boston Police Department website.

Walsh said he spoke to Police Commissioner William Evans, Superintendent in Chief William Gross and a gang unit officer on Monday about the recent homicides. A 22-year-old man was killed on Callender Street in Dorchester on Friday; a man in his twenties was killed Sunday night on Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester; and two people, a man and woman both in their twenties, were killed on Rosewood Street in Mattapan early Monday morning, according to police.

“In the coming days, I will be convening several groups to discuss actions we can take in several of the areas that I discussed with Commissioner Evans and his command staff,” Walsh said in the statement, which did not offer further specifics on what groups will be a part of the meetings. “We will work with all levels of government, law enforcement, and the community to reduce the trauma in our neighborhoods, get guns off the street, and address the underlying causes of violence.”

The new mayor noted that by this date last year, there had been 15 shootings in the city and two gun-related deaths. As of Monday, there had been 13 shootings in Boston and eight gun-related deaths in 2014, he said.

Police on Tuesday identified the man killed Jan. 18 in a shooting at the intersection of Blue Hill Avenue and Evelyn Street in Mattapan as Luis Arroyo, 21, of Roxbury.

Officers responded to the scene at 8:13 p.m., according to a police statement. Arroyo was transported to Boston Medical Center, where he later died.

In a story on Tuesday, The Boston Globe reported that Arroyo was the half-brother of a person believed to be a gang member in Roxbury:

It was not clear if his death was gang-related, but police warned of a possible backlash on the streets, according to internal police documents.

“Officers should note the potential for increased emotions among the victim’s family and associates and the potential for retaliation against whomever they perceive to be responsible,” the documents stated.

This past weekend, four people were killed in Boston in three separate shootings. The mayor on Monday said the spate of violence is believed to be gang-related.

See the Boston Police Department press release about Arroyo below:

Update: Victim Identified in Death Investigation in the area of Blue Hill Avenue and Evelyn Street
January 28, 2014

At about 8:13pm, on Saturday, January 18, 2014, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a call for a person shot in the area of Blue Hill Avenue and Evelyn Street. On arrival, officers observed a male victim suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The victim suffering from life threatening injuries was transported to Boston Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased. The victim has since been identified as Luis Arroyo, 21, of Roxbury.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the 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).