Sunday morning, December 18, 2005, around 5:40am, officers from District 3 responded to 55 Colonial Avenue, Dorchester for a report of a man stabbed. On arrival officers located Dakermu Vincent Kollie, 23, of Salem suffering from an apparent stab wound to the abdomen. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center and was pronounced dead.

Homicide detectives continue to investigate this incident. No arrests or suspects have been identified in connection with this incident and no motive has been determined. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the Boston Police Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.