In the daylight hours of Monday, October 13, 2025, a burst of violence shattered the afternoon calm in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood. Marie Molea-Anthony, a 61-year-old female, was shot near the Mandela Homes at 1855 Washington Street. The incident occurred just after 1:00 p.m., a time when the street would typically be filled with the movements of daily life.
Instead, the area was quickly transformed into a crime scene, cordoned off by police tape as officers and emergency medical services descended on the location.
First responders arrived to find Molea-Anthony suffering from a gunshot wound. She was quickly transported to a local hospital in a desperate attempt to save her life. Despite the immediate medical attention she received, her injuries proved to be fatal, and she was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The following day, officials publicly identified her as the victim of the brazen daytime shooting.
The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit immediately took charge of the case, beginning the painstaking work of piecing together the events that led to Molea-Anthony's death. Investigators began canvassing the area for witnesses and searching for any available surveillance footage that might offer clues. As of mid-October, authorities had not announced any arrests in connection with the shooting. No information regarding a potential suspect or suspects has been released to the public. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in their efforts to bring justice for Marie Molea-Anthony.
