In the African-American community of Boston, the end of 2008 was marked by a tragedy that has yet to find resolution. On Monday, December 29, 2008, Jermaine Perry, a 17-year-old male, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside of 7 Hosmer Street in the Mattapan neighborhood. Responding to a call just before 1 p.m., Boston Police officers discovered the teenager, who was then rushed to Boston Medical Center. Despite the efforts of medical staff, Jermaine Perry was pronounced dead.
The Boston Police Department immediately launched a homicide investigation into the death of the Dorchester teen. In the days following the shooting, authorities publicly identified Perry as the victim and appealed to the community for any information that could lead to the apprehension of those responsible. The case was documented as one of the city's homicides for that year, a violent end to a young life that left a family grieving and a community searching for answers.
Years later, the pain of Jermaine Perry's unsolved murder continues to be felt by his family. His older brother, Jerome Tevares, has spoken out about the aftermath of his brother's death, including the way his brother was portrayed in some media reports. According to Tevares, his brother had no connections to any criminal groups. As of today, the death of Jermaine Perry is officially listed as an unsolved homicide by the Boston Police Department. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the case. The investigation remains open, with law enforcement continuing to seek information from the public that might bring closure to the family and justice for the young man whose life was cut short.
