Overview
- Officers were called just after 7:30 p.m. Monday to 115 Milton Avenue in Dorchester and found a man with a serious gunshot wound behind the property at 6 Selden Street; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Boston Police identified the victim as 19-year-old Jalen J. Tavares of Lakeville.
- Reporters at the scene saw a vehicle with a shattered rear window being towed and neighbors told reporters they heard four gunshots around the time of the incident.
- Homicide detectives are leading a developing investigation and Boston Police have not announced any arrests.
- Police urged anyone with information to call 1-800-494-TIPS, text the word TIP to 27463, or use the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website so forensic evidence or witness leads can advance the case.