Michael Depina

Murdered
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On June 6, 2014, 28-year-old Michael DePina was shot and killed on Taft Street in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood. DePina, the brother of local anti-violence activist Joao DePina, was found near his motorcycle around 8:45 p.m. and was taken to Boston Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Police recovered a firearm near his body, and a second gun was found further down the street.

DePina’s death came as a significant blow to the community, especially since his brother had bee ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Michael Depina

    April 5, 2023

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Boston

    MA

    2014-06-06

    28

    Michael Depina

    Michael

    Depina

    10/08/2024


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