In the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston, a 25-year-old African-American man named Antwan Stevenson was fatally shot on the evening of Friday, May 5, 2017. The incident occurred at 50 Rexford Street, where Boston Police responded to a call about a person being shot at approximately 9:45 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Stevenson suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was quickly transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Antwan Stevenson succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later determined that his death was a homicide caused by the shooting. His passing was one of several homicides that occurred in Boston on that same day, contributing to a tragic spate of violence in the city.
The Boston Police Department opened a homicide investigation into Stevenson's death. As of now, the case remains unsolved, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the shooting. The police have encouraged anyone with information regarding the ongoing investigation to come forward and have provided anonymous tip lines for the public to assist.
