Two masked riders on a moped are at the center of a Boston police search after shots were reportedly fired on Schuyler Street in Roxbury last Tuesday. Investigators say the pair, both wearing black masks, were seen riding together toward Elm Hill Avenue, and detectives now want the public's help putting names to the faces in newly released images.
Anyone who knows who they are is urged to call District B-2 detectives at (617) 343-4275.
According to WHDH, Boston police released still photos showing the two people "operating a moped in tandem, wearing black masks." Detectives provided the images to the media and asked for tips from the public. WHDH also reported that no arrests had been announced in connection with the case.
What Police Put Out to the Public
The Boston Police Department regularly blasts out community alerts that include photos, a direct phone line to District B-2 detectives, and a reminder that people can send in anonymous tips, according to the Boston Police Department. Those alerts list District B-2 investigators at (617) 343-4275 and spell out CrimeStoppers options, including calling or texting. The department site also lays out how to share photos or video that might help detectives track down suspects.
Roxbury On Edge After Holiday Weekend Violence
The hunt for the moped duo is unfolding in the shadow of a violent July 4 holiday stretch that left several people wounded and two dead in shootings around Boston, including incidents in Roxbury, according to local coverage. Boston.com reported that city officials and councilors responded to the string of shootings by calling for a public safety summit. That surge in gunfire has neighbors and community leaders pushing for answers while detectives sift through leads.
How You Can Help Investigators
Police say that if you recognize the people in the released images or have any video from the Schuyler Street area around the time of the shots-fired incident, you should contact District B-2 detectives at (617) 343-4275.
Anonymous tips and media can be sent through Boston Police CrimeStoppers, by phone at 1-800-494-TIPS, or by texting TIP to CRIME (27463). Officers caution residents not to confront the individuals themselves. Pass what you know to the police and let investigators take it from there.
