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2 days ago

1 killed in Dorchester shooting

A person died after a shooting in Dorchester near 260 Bowdoin St. around 1 a.m.; the victim was pronounced dead, and the investigation remains active.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Teen arrested after allegedly leaving JP school with loaded firearm

Youth Violence Strike Force officers had received information that a teenager in the vicinity of Community Academy was likely armed, according to a statement from the Boston Police Department. Around 2:10 p.m., the teen left the school and walked toward Glen Road. As he was in the driveway of 21 Glen Road, an officer noticed him adjusting his front waistband "in a manner consistent with carrying a concealed firearm," according to the BPD statement.
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fromBoston.com
2 months ago

City Council rejects effort to ask Wu administration for info on ICE detainer requests

Boston Police Department ignored all ICE detainer requests in 2024 under the city's Trust Act sanctuary law prohibiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
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fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Police searching for Dorchester girl missing since Thursday

Mela Rosario, 17, is missing after last being seen near the Brockton courthouse and was reported missing from her Dorchester home on Jan. 29.
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fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Former Boston police superintendent sues department, says he was demoted for uncovering fraud

Deputy Superintendent Marcus Eddings alleges he was illegally demoted after uncovering nearly 700 paid-detail fraud violations and alleges whistleblower retaliation under Massachusetts law.
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fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Boston police now required to wear nametags under new contract extension

All Boston patrol officers must wear nametags to increase transparency and public trust in the police department.
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fromBoston.com
11 months ago

Man steals gun from officer, shoots himself in foot outside MGH

A man experiencing a mental health crisis stole a police officer's gun and accidentally shot himself, before being subdued by bystanders and officers.
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