Update From BPD News:
At about 8:10 PM on Monday, February 13, 2023, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a call for two people shot in the area of at 21 Dewey Street in Dorchester. Upon arrival, officers observed two adult male victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to local hospitals, Paris Quilter, 31, of Dorchester was pronounced deceased, the second victim is expected to survive.
The Boston Police Department is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.
To those who find themselves in need of emotional support or simply needing to talk to someone about distressing events in our community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free, private support 24/7 at (617) 431-0125.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
