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Boston man shot, killed has been identified, as police continue to investigate
Boston man shot, killed has been identified, as police continue to investigate

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time14-05-2025

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Boston man shot, killed has been identified, as police continue to investigate

A Dorchester man killed in a shooting in Roxbury on Tuesday afternoon has been identified as Justin Bettencourt, Boston police said Wednesday. At around 2:55 p.m., officers learned of a shooting in the area of 107 Munroe St., police said in a statement. Police found Bettencourt, 21, with a gunshot wound and he was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, police said. The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting and asks that anyone with information about the incident call the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Anyone who wants to submit a tip anonymously can do so through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line by calling 1-800-494-TIPS or text 'TIP' to CRIME (27463). Those who were affected by the shooting are also asked to call the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team for free and confidential support, at 617-431-0125. Boston City Councilors renew calls for Fernandes Anderson to resign US Attorney says interference with ICE in Mass. has been 'disturbing,' won't be tolerated Eversource to restore power after over 27K customers in Boston report outage ICE says it's 'not targeting nannies' at Boston playgrounds as rumors swirl across US Fenway concession workers could walk off the job for the first time. Here's why Read the original article on MassLive.

Victim of deadly daytime shooting in Roxbury identified by police
Victim of deadly daytime shooting in Roxbury identified by police

Yahoo

time14-05-2025

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Victim of deadly daytime shooting in Roxbury identified by police

Authorities identified the man shot and killed in Roxbury on Tuesday as the search for a suspect continues. Boston Police say 21-year-old Justin Bettencourt of Dorchester died after sustaining a gunshot wound on Munroe Street just before 3 p.m. Several nearby schools were getting out for the afternoon at the time of the shooting. Detectives searched the area of Horatio Harris Park for evidence. No arrests have been made and a description of a suspect was not available. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW

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