Boston Police Investigate Triple Shooting on Hecla Street in Dorchester
On Friday April 26, 2013 at 11:23pm, officers and detectives from District C-11(Dorchester) along with Officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force responded to 31 Hecla Street for shots fired.
Upon arrival the officers found three persons suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Two of the male victims ran from that location of 31 Hecla Street to the intersection of Adams Street & Hecla Street where the officers located them. They were both transported to Brigham & Women’s Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. A third male gunshot victim was found in the area of 31 Hecla Street and transported to the Boston Medical Center with life threatening injuries. All the victims reported they were attending a party at 31 Hecla Street when shots were fired.
There are no suspect descriptions at this time.
Homicide detectives are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call detectives at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting 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 anonymously.
Honoring Our Fallen Brother:
NEVER FORGET
In tribute to Officer Collier’s character and values, MIT is in the process of creating the Sean A. Collier Memorial Fund. Donations received will be used to establish the Collier Medal – a commendation to be awarded to individuals who demonstrate the values of Officer Collier. To learn more about how to make a donation – please click on the enclosed link:
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2013/letter-rafael-commemoration-details-0422.html
Traffic Advisory relative to area in and around Boylston Street
Boylston Street will continue to be closed from Berkeley Street to Mass Ave. On Tuesday, Newbury Street will be open to vehicular traffic. The Prudential Center will be open for business but only will be accessible from the Huntington Avenue Side.
Update: Second Suspect in Savin Hill Stabbing Apprehended by Fugitive Unit
The Boston Police Fugitive Unit apprehended Daquan Sparks, 19, in Quincy. Sparks is charged Assault with Intent to Murder.
He is schedule to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on Friday, April 5, 2013.
The facts of the incident are as follows:
At about 4pm on April 1, 2013, officers from C-11 (Dorcherster) responded to a call for a person stabbed.
On arrival officers observed EMS treating a female victim for multiple stab wounds.
The victim told officers her baby’s father asked to meet in the Savin Hill area so he could give her a pair of shoes for their eight month old child. The victim stated as she walked down Midland Street with her child in a stroller, the child’s father attacked her, and restrained her while his current girlfriend, Samia Jones allegedly stabbed her.
Jones also has a child with the victim’s baby’s father.
Boston Police Detectives executed a search warrant at the home of Samia Jones and placed her under arrest. Police obtained a warrant for the baby’s father, Daquan Sparks.
Samia Jones, 17, of Boston is charged with Assault with Intent to Murder. Arraigned in Dorchester District Court, Jones is being held on 50,000 bail.
The victim remains in stable condition. The baby was not injured.
Police Arrest Suspect in Savin Hill Stabbing
At about 4pm on April 1, 2013, officers from c-11 (Dorcherster) responded to a call for a person stabbed.
On arrival officers observed EMS treating a female victim for multiple stab wounds.
The victim told officers her baby’s father asked to meet in the Savin Hill area so he could give her a pair of shoes for their eight month old child. The victim stated as she walked down Bay Street with her child in a stroller, the child’s father attacked her, and restrained her while his current girlfriend, Samia Jones allegedly stabbed her.
Jones also has a child with the victim’s baby’s father.
Boston Police Detectives executed a search warrant at the home of Samia Jones and placed her under arrest. Police obtaining a warrant for the baby’s father.
Samia Jones, 17 of Boston is charged with Assault with Intent to Murder. Arraigned in Dorchester District Court, Jones is being held on 50,000 bail.
The victim remains in stable condition. The baby was not injured.
Two Suspects, One a Fugitive from Justice, Arrested for Assault in Dorchester
At about 1:07am on Saturday, March 30, 2013, officers from District 11(Dorchester) while in the area of 1221 Dorchester Avenue made an on-site arrest of Dung Q Truong, 35, of Dorchester for Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon.
Officers were traveling on Dorchester Avenue when they observed a fight in the parking lot of the 1221 Cafe. Officers reversed direction to investigate and observed an Asian male walk into the travel lane and collapse to the pavement. The male was being assisted by a male and female. Officers exited the cruiser and observed the male to be bleeding profusely from the back of his head. The female stated he had been stabbed. Officers immediately advised a police dispatcher and requested EMS. The male victim, 42, of Dorchester was transported to the Boston Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
Just before the victim was transported he pointed towards a motor vehicle and stated the male driver was the suspect who stabbed him. The vehicle was parked on Dorchester Avenue across from 1221 Cafe. Officers observed a 2006 Infinity M35 color brown bearing Massachusetts plates attempt to pull off. Officers ordered the motor vehicle to stop. Officers approached the driver side window and observed a male operator with bruising and lacerations to his face. The male also had blood on his hands and arms. The male was removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest.
Upon speaking with witnesses who stated the suspect Dung, as well as a second suspect, Khang Truong, 25, of Dorchester, punched and kicked the victim. Witnesses further stated Dung retrieved a hammer from the trunk of the vehicle and struck the victim then both attempted to flee.
Dung Q Truong and Khang Truong were arrested and charged with Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon. Khang Truong has an additional charge of Fugitive from Justice and will be extradited by Connecticut State Police.
Community Alert: Boston Police Investigate Robbery Scam in Dorchester
At about 6:31pm on Thursday, March 21, 2013 officers from District 11(Dorchester) responded to a robbery at 83 Huron Circle.
On arrival officers spoke with an 84 year old male victim who stated at 5:20pm an unknown white male wearing a black or blue baseball cap, blue wind breaker and blue jeans, rang the doorbell posing as a Water Utility Employee. The victim opened the door and was instructed to run the water in the kitchen. The victim complied and while occupied in the kitchen area, a second male, (no further description) went upstairs into the bedrooms and removed approximately $1000. USC dollars and several piece of jewelry. A 71 year old female witness on scene reported the two suspects then fled in a blue utility vehicle (possible KIA model).
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.
Schools Closed Tomorrow in Boston: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
National Weather Service has warned that tomorrow morning’s commute will be extremely difficult. With that forecast in mind, Mayor Thomas M. Menino today met with his Snow Team and Interim Superintendent of Schools John P. McDonough and the decision has been made to close schools tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The latest forecasts indicate that Boston could see 8 inches of snowfall with the expectation for freezing rain, ice, and sleet throughout the morning’s commute. Residents and commuters should expect very slow traffic as the City’s plowing operations continue throughout Tuesday morning. For commuters coming into Boston tomorrow, public transportation will be the best route. The Mayor and his team will continue to monitor the latest weather reports.
All Boston Centers for Youth and Families sites will be OPEN tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All children over age 6 are welcome, but youth under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at drop-off to complete a short written form.
Boston Public Works crews are prepared for the storm. They will pre-treat the roads before the snow starts and will work throughout tonight and into tomorrow. The department will have 396 pieces of equipment on hand for the overnight.
Residents with weather-related questions or concerns should call the Mayor’s 24-Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500, or contact us via Twitter using @NotifyBoston. Residents should also visit www.cityofboston.gov/snow for latest updates and to submit requests and find information online.
Mayor Menino also reminds residents of the following:
• Do not throw snow back into the street. “Throwbacks” force the city to remove snow from the same street twice.
• Shovel out fire hydrants, catch basins and pedestrian ramps close to your home.
• Property owners are reminded to shovel snow from sidewalks that abut their homes and businesses and any handicapped ramps close to your homes or business.
• Do not double-park.
• Please check on elderly neighbors and others in need.
• For additional snow and cold weather safety tips, please visit www.cityofboston.gov/snow
St. Patrick’s Day History: JFK and his wife, Jackie, marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston
Marching in the St. Patty’s Day Parade
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.