Crime & Safety
Fatal Dorchester Stabbing Leads To Arrest In Boston: Police
Boston Police have made an arrest following a late Friday stabbing that killed a man in the Dorchester neighborhood.
BOSTON — Boston Police announced an arrest following a Friday night fatal stabbing in the Dorchester neighborhood.
Officers had responded around 9:59 p.m. Friday to 1879 Dorchester Avenue for a stabbing report. Police found a man with stab wounds. Boston EMS took the victim to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
On Saturday, Boston homicide unit detectives arrested David Adams, 38, of Dorchester, and charged him with murder. The arrest follows detectives canvassing Dorchester Avenue and spotting a person matching the suspect description. Adams is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.
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Police continue to investigate the details of the fatal stabbing. Anyone with information can contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at 617-343-4470 or anonymously contact the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting the word "TIP" to CRIME (27463).
For those looking for resources due to distressing events, contact the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team 24/7 at 617-431-0125.
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