Jamaica Plain Holds Peace Walk Against Violence
Residents marched in mid-September 2026 to honor Quami Clarke, 19, shot dead in 2024, and to call for community unity.
Boston Violence News
Across Boston, coverage here takes in homicides, shootings, assaults and mass casualty events. Reporting follows the immediate aftermath of these incidents and the public safety initiatives that develop in response.
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October 31, 2026
Police Arrest Texas Teen for Fatal Boston StabbingA 17-year-old suspect surrendered in Texas for a fatal August stabbing at Boston's South Station.
October 30, 2026
Boston Police Shoot Person in Brighton NeighborhoodOfficers were involved in a shooting on Selkirk Road that led to a closure of the area for an investigation.
October 29, 2026
Boston Police Arrest Man for Fatal Dorchester AssaultA 39-year-old man faces manslaughter charges following an eight-month investigation into a deadly 2026 incident.
October 28, 2026
Red Shoes Installation Appears in Boston CommonThe Zapatos Rojos project honors domestic violence victims with hundreds of red-painted shoes.
October 27, 2026
Boston Council Reviews In-Custody Jail DeathsThe Boston City Council examined systemic factors and recent inmate fatalities during a public hearing.
October 24, 2026
Man Dies After Shooting in DorchesterBoston police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Friday night at a home on Beauford Lane.
October 21, 2026
Joseph Bailey to Appear in Court for Murder ChargeThe 20-year-old suspect faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with a fatal shooting in Boston.
October 16, 2026
Woman Shot in Dorchester NeighborhoodBoston police are investigating after an adult woman was shot on Washington Street Tuesday night.
October 12, 2026
Boston Police Identified Shooting VictimA 21-year-old man died after a shooting occurred on Whitfield Street in Dorchester.
October 7, 2026
Jamaica Plain Man Indicted for Fatal ShootingCerrone Wilcox Buford faces murder charges following a fatal incident in Mattapan Square.
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Coverage takes in police investigations, judicial proceedings, public safety policy and the efforts of community organizations to address crime. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. A consistent pattern here is the clustering of events in specific corridors during warmer months. Legislative changes and shifts in law enforcement strategy are the two factors that most often define how these stories evolve over time.