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Shakar Caterson

Case from Boston, MA dated May 03, 2025

Victim Details

Shakar Caterson

Male

Black / African American

Boston

MA

2025-05-03

35

Shakar

Caterson

07/12/2026

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On the night of May 3, 2025, Boston police responded to reports of a shooting in the Dorchester neighborhood, specifically at the intersection of Blue Hill Avenue and Georgia Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered 35-year-old Shakar Caterson, a male resident of Dorchester, suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel transported him to Boston Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

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  • masslive: Police identify homicide victim shot and killed near Boston intersection
  • BostonGlobe.com: Man, 35, identified as victim in fatal Dorchester shooting - The Boston Globe
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    I was reading about Shakar Caterson's tragic passing, and it got me thinking about how important com... ...Read More
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