Do you know who murdered Dana? In the late hours of a summer evening in Boston, tragedy struck a young life, leaving a family and a community searching for answers that remain elusive to this day. Dana Jackson, a 20-year-old African-American male, became the victim of a fatal shooting on Saturday, June 25, 2011. The incident took place in the vicinity of Dearborn and Eustis Streets in the Roxbury neighborhood, a community that would be left to grapple with the violent loss.
That night, at approximately 10:59 PM,
Boston police officers from District B-2 responded to a call for shots fired. Upon their arrival at the scene, they discovered that a victim, later identified as Dana Jackson, had already been transported from the area to Boston Medical Center. It was at the hospital that the gravity of the situation became clear; Jackson was being treated for gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit immediately launched an active and ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later determined that the manner of his death was a homicide. In the days and years that have followed, authorities have continued to seek information from the public that might lead to a break in the case. Community members have been encouraged to come forward with any details, no matter how insignificant they might seem, and have been offered the ability to provide information anonymously through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line.
Despite these efforts, the case of Dana Jackson's murder remains unsolved. There has been no public identification of any suspects, and no arrests have been made in connection with his death. The investigation is still considered active, a cold case that holds the hope of resolution for a family still waiting for justice for their son. The appeal for witnesses or anyone with knowledge of the crime to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit continues.
