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Shawn Peete

Case from Boston, MA dated Jan 30, 2017

Victim Details

Shawn Peete

March 26, 2023

Male

African-American / Black

Boston

MA

2017-01-30

2017-01-30

1969-11-27

47

Shawn

Peete

07/13/2026


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On a cold winter morning in Boston, on January 30, 2017, the life of Shawn Peete, a 47-year-old African-American man, was tragically cut short. He was discovered with a gunshot wound at 31 Regina Road in the Dorchester neighborhood around 6:30 a.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was ruled a homicide, marking the city's third of the year.

Remembered by his family as a beloved son, brother, and most importantly, a father, Shawn Peete's sudden and violent death left a void i ...
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  • Shawn Peete | Mass.gov
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    Does anyone here have any insight into the community dynamics in the Dorchester neighborhood? I’ve... ...Read More
    11/01/2024
    I keep thinking about the fact that Shawn Peete was found on Regina Road. I've read that area has ha... ...Read More
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