Tragedy struck Dorchester last Saturday night when gunfire erupted at 38 Franklin Hill Avenue. Boston Police officers from District B-3 arrived at the scene shortly before 10 p.m. following a shot spotter activation. They found two individuals critically injured by gunshots. Both were hurried to local hospitals, where they later succumbed to their injuries, marking a grim addition to the city's homicide count.
The victims have been identified as Walter Wilkens, 36, of Quincy, and Anthony McIntosh, 66, of Dorchester. The circumstances under which they met this violent end are not yet clear, but the Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is vigilantly piecing together the events of that fateful evening. In a statement obtained by Boston Police Department, they urge anyone with information to come forward.
Witnesses and anyone else with information that might aid in this ongoing investigation are encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit directly. For those preferring to maintain their anonymity, there’s various avenues to submit tips. This includes a dedicated CrimeStoppers Tip Line, where concerned citizens can call, text, or provide leads online without revealing their identities.
In the wake of this incident, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) is reaching out to offer support to those affected. They provide free and confidential assistance round the clock - a glimmer of solace for a community grappling with the aftermath of violence. Emotional support for residents in need is just a phone call away, and their services are detailed on the Boston Police Department's official website.
