Boston Police Investigating Two Separate Stabbing Incidents on District C-11 in Dorchester

The Boston Police Department is investigating two separate stabbing incidents which occurred during the evening hours of Saturday, March 16, 2013:

• At about 9:30pm, on Saturday, March 16, 2013, officers from District C- 11 (Dorchester) responded to a call for a person stabbed in the area of Dorchester Avenue and Dracut Street. On arrival, officers observed a male victim, 19 years of age, suffering from what appeared to be multiple stab wounds. The victim stated that he was attacked by two Asian males. According to the victim, one of the suspects was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt while the second suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. The victim further states that his military honorable discharge papers were taken during the robbery. The victim, suffering from non-life threatening injuries, was transported to the Boston Medical Center for further treatment.

• At about 10:20pm, on Saturday, March 16, 2013, officers from District C- 11 (Dorchester) responded to a second stabbing in the area of 1944 Dorchester Avenue near the Ashmont MBTA Station. On arrival, officers observed a male victim suffering from what appeared to be multiple stab wounds. The victim was unable to provide a description of his attacker. The victim, suffering non-life threatening injuries, was transported to the Boston Medical Center for further treatment.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding both of these incidents. Anyone with information is encouraged to call District C-11 detectives at (617) 343-4335.

Community members wanting to help this investigation anonymously 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 all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.