The Boston Police Department is on the hunt for two suspects linked to an aggravated assault in Roxbury, reaching out to the public for aid in their identification – details about the incident were released on their website early this morning. The attack, which took place around 3:30 PM on the corner of King Street and Malcolm X Boulevard on March 15, involved a firearm and a threat of mace, and now authorities are asking for any information that could lead to the apprehension of the individuals involved.
Descriptions posted by the BPD paint a picture of the suspects: the male is cited as being between 40-50 years old of medium build, clad in a black Chicago Bulls hat, a black jacket over a red hoodie with a distinct yellow logo, red sweatpants, black sneakers and a white pin on his hat, he brandished a gun during the event, while the female suspect shown in a blue head scarf, blue hooded sweatshirt, blue or gray pants, and black and white sneakers was said to have threatened to use mace.
Investigators from District B-2 have gathered evidence but insist that community assistance could be crucial in furthering the case. According to a notice on police.boston.gov, the Boston Police Department "is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding these incidents" and the department remains vigilant in their efforts to bring the suspects to justice.
For those who might hold any information but seek to remain unnamed, there are avenues to share without fear of exposure; anonymous tips can be made by contacting CrimeStoppers or by texting the prescribed code, and these options, the BPD assures, will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. The BPD has made a vocal commitment to protecting the identities of informants who wish to assist in an anonymous manner, emphasizing that every piece of information could be the key to resolving this dangerous altercation.
