Boston police are investigating after a body was discovered Wednesday on the 900 block of Saratoga Street in East Boston, prompting a homicide response in the middle of the day. Officers secured the area as detectives from the department’s homicide unit launched an inquiry. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the person found or said whether anyone is in custody.
According to NBC Boston, the body was located around 2:30 p.m., and homicide detectives remained on scene into the afternoon. The outlet reports that police have not said whether the death is considered suspicious and that no additional details were immediately available.
Where This Happened and Prior Investigations
The discovery comes amid other recent death investigations in East Boston. In June 2025, police investigated the death of a woman found near the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway, Boston.com reported. Local coverage also noted a January 2025 recovery under the McArdle Bridge, which brought in a Harbor Patrol response and further inquiries, according to January recovery under the McArdle Bridge.
How to Reach Investigators
Per the Boston Police Department, anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS. The department notes that anonymous tips are accepted and that victim resources are available as detectives continue their work.
City officials have not released further information. This story will be updated as more details become public.
