Man Shot, Killed in East Boston

Kelsey Luing — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 07:29:40 -0400

**Update (6/30/2014): BPD has identified the victim of this homicide as Walter Cook Jr., 38, of East Boston. Cook's killer allegedly climbed the fire escape at 232 Brandywine Drive and broke through the window before shooting Cook multiple times in his apartment.**

Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in East Boston.

Just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, Boston police officers responded to a well-being check at 232 Brandywine Drive in East Boston. On arrival, the officers found a male in his mid-30s suffering what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Boston police urge anyone with information to call the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

A full update from BPD is after the jump.

At about 1:53 p.m., on Sunday, June 29, 2014, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) responded to a call to check on the well-being of a resident living at 232 Brandywine Drive in East Boston. On arrival, officers observed a male inside the location suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, a male in his mid-30s, was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Boston Police Homicide Unit 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 all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.

A copy of the incident report has been added below.

Walter Cook Jr. | Homicide Watch Boston

Man Shot, Killed in East Boston