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Tywon Meek

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the late evening of July 6, 2023, tragedy struck in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood, forever altering the lives of a local family. Tywon Meek, a 19-year-old Black / African American male, was fatally shot near a playground on Leyland Street. Boston Police Department officers responded to a call for a person shot at approximately 11:49 PM. Upon their arrival, they discovered Meek suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • bpdnews.com: Investigation Update: Victim Identified in 5 Leyland Street Homicide — bpdnews.com
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    Victim Details

    Tywon Meek

    Male

    Black / African American

    Boston

    MA

    2023-07-06

    19

    Tywon

    Meek

    Yes

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I'm still processing the loss of Tywon Meek and the senseless gun violence that took such a young li... ...Read More
    10/24/2024
    Has anyone else been following the community's response to Tywon Meek's tragic death? It's been real... ...Read More
    10/19/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the role of community resources like the Boston Neighborhood Trauma... ...Read More
    11/19/2023
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