Boston Police Department’s detectives from District B-2 are seeking help from the public to identify two individuals connected to a recent violent incident in Roxbury. The assault, classified as an Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, took place in the vicinity of 93 Zeigler Street on the afternoon of Friday, October 25th, according to a community alert issued by the BPD.
During the incident, spanning time between 4:36 PM and 5:00 PM, one of the suspects, an older black female, described as heavy-set and around 5’05” tall, donned in a purple dress and leggings, pulled a black/silver hammer from her purse and proceeded to strike the victim repeatedly. Her accomplice, wearing a gray t-shirt, a light-skinned black male thought to be in his early to mid-twenties, about 5’05” in height, pressed a pocketknife onto the victim’s neck, the police described the situation in the alert.
Investigations by the Boston Police Department into the details of these events remain active and ongoing. The identities of individuals who assist in this matter will be protected, ensuring the confidentiality and security of all who offer insights into the assailants’ identification.
In an effort to gather further evidence and possibly apprehend the suspects, BPD has provided multiple avenues for reaching out. Members of the community can directly call the detectives at District B-2 at (617) 343-4275, or they can contribute information anonymously. The anonymous can be done by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463), ensuring their identities remain protected, the Boston Police have committed to.
