18-Year-Old Woman Identified as Victim in Boston Homicide

BOSTON, MA — An 18-year-old woman has been identified as the victim in a Mattapan homicide investigation.

Yoseliani Ann Marte Ocasio, 18, of Boston, was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound inside a residence in the area of 25 Malta Road on Saturday, July 18, according to the Boston Police Department. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide on Thursday, July 30.

Officers assigned to Hyde Park responded to the area at approximately 1:52 p.m. for a report of a person shot. After entering the residence, officers located Marte Ocasio, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The department's Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact homicide detectives at 617-343-4470.

Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Program by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or submitting a tip through the department’s CrimeStoppers website.

Anyone impacted by the incident can contact the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team, which provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, at 617-431-0125.

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