A stabbing incident late last Friday on Dorchester Avenue has left David Abrain, a 52-year-old Roxbury man, dead, according to Boston Police Department reports. Police responded to the scene at about 9:59 PM, near 1879 Dorchester Ave, where they discovered the victim with severe stab wounds; he was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
The investigation is ongoing, and as detectives work to piece together the circumstances that led to this tragic event, the Boston Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470. For those who prefer to remain anonymous while still assisting in the investigation, the option to call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS is available, or they can text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463) as well, a way to provide information while keeping their identity a guarded secret.
In light of the recent violence, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT), which offers free, private support services, reminds the community that assistance is available. Those in need of emotional support, or just someone to talk to about distressing events, can reach out to the NTT at any time by calling (617) 431-0125.
