Death Investigation in the area of 48 Pratt Street

At about 2:43am, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, officers from District D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed in the area of 48 Pratt Street in Brighton. On arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from what appeared to be a stab wound. The victim, suffering from life threatening injuries, was transported to Beth Israel Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.

Individuals wishing to assist this investigation in an anonymous manner can either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous capacity.