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Comment by Mitchell Lunsford on October 25, 2010 at 8:56pm

That's very sad. My condolences to the families.

Comment by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 25, 2010 at 5:49pm

Please also see - Vigil Tonight at 7pm at 195 Boylston Street.

Comment by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 25, 2010 at 5:48pm

Thanks for the update Captain!

Comment by Captain John Greland on October 25, 2010 at 5:18pm

DEATH INVESTIGATION IN THE AREA OF 205 BOYLSTON STREET
Homicide Victim Identified

At about 6:15pm, on Saturday, October 23, 2010, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 205 Boylston Street. On arrival, officers located a male victim lying outside of 201 Boylston Street. The victim was transported to the Brigham & Women’s Hospital suffering from a life-threatening injury. The victim has since been pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries. The victim has been identified as Luis Torres, 23, of Boston.

Officers located a 2nd victim at the corner of School and Washington Streets. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and is being treated for a non-life threatening injury.
The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. The Boston Police Department urges anyone with information, regardless how unimportant it may seem, to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text a ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is interested only in what you know, not who you are.



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Comment by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 25, 2010 at 1:46pm

Often in situations like this, Boston Police and DA office will not release information about the victims, the circumstances, and progress the have or have not made to protect the integrity of the investigation, the rights of others, but also to not fuel retaliation and further violence.

Comment by Julia Mathis on October 25, 2010 at 1:40pm

Thanks. There is more information here:
http://jamaicaplain.patch.com/articles/two-shot-one-dead-in-egleston

Comment by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 25, 2010 at 1:36pm

From NECN: