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UPDATE: Boston Police Probe Fatal Mattapan Shooting, Urge Witnesses to Come Forward

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Published on September 30, 2024
UPDATE: Boston Police Probe Fatal Mattapan Shooting, Urge Witnesses to Come ForwardSource: Wikipedia/Ben Schumin, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A gunfire was reported in Boston's Mattapan neighborhood at approximately 1:05 a.m. on Sunday, Boston Police were dispatched to 849 Cummins Highway in response to reports of a shooting. There, they found 23-year-old Mitchell Felix Duru from Jamaica Plain, who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds, as confirmed by the Boston Police Department.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is conducting an investigation into Duru's death, working through the night to gather details about the shooting. The department is calling on anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist, according to a report by Hoodline.

Community members with information that could help solve this homicide are encouraged to reach out to the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting "TIP" to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is committed to protecting the identity of informants.

In the aftermath of the shooting, the Mattapan community and surrounding areas can seek emotional support from the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT). The team offers counseling and a listening ear daily, providing free, confidential assistance around the clock. Those in need can reach them at 617-431-0125,