Tragedy struck Dorchester on Monday when two adult males were shot at 184 Washington Street, prompting an urgent response from local law enforcement at approximately 12:55 PM; despite prompt medical attention one of the victims, now identified as Elijah Ricardo Clunie, age 20, succumbed to his injuries while at the hospital and the other victim, whose name is being withheld for privacy, is expected to pull through.
The case, currently under the purview of the Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit, is actively being investigated as they piece together the events leading up to the shooting, any witnesses with potentially vital information are encouraged to put forward what they know.
As the community reels from the impact of such violence, anonymity is guaranteed for anyone who takes the step to interact with the Boston Police Department through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line or by texting tips directly; they know the value of every piece of information in unraveling the threads of this harrowing case.
