In the early evening of June 12, 2025, a tragedy unfolded in the Allston neighborhood of Boston that would cut short the life of 15-year-old Phillip Franco. A male of Brazilian descent, Phillip was a student at Mary Lyon Pilot High School, known by those who knew him as a happy and beloved young man. Around 8:10 p.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the peace near 17A Gordon Street.
When police arrived, they found Phillip outside 7 Pomeroy Street, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders rushed him to a local hospital, where he would spend the next five days fighting for his life. Despite the efforts of medical staff, Phillip succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The cause of his death was determined to be the gunshot wound he sustained in the attack. The news of his passing sent ripples of grief through his family and the wider Brazilian community in Massachusetts.
The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding Phillip's death. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist in their investigation. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the case, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation remains ongoing as police continue to seek answers in the untimely death of Phillip Franco.
