On July 1, 2023, a double shooting occurred in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, resulting in the death of 30-year-old Nelson Cruet. The incident took place on McGreevey Way, just half a mile from the Boston Police Department headquarters. Boston police were called to the scene at approximately 12:10 a.m. after receiving a report of a person shot, where they found two men with gunshot wounds.
Both victims were transported to local hospitals, but Nelson Cruet was pronounced dead, while the second victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover.
Nelson Cruet was identified by his family members, who described him as a great person and an amazing brother and friend. He was a hard-working individual and a father of three children: a 15-year-old daughter, a 5-year-old son, and a 16-month-old son. Cruet was set to celebrate his birthday later in the month of July.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, but as of the current date, no arrests have been made. The Boston police have not disclosed what led up to the shooting. The community is urged to provide any information they may have, with options to call homicide detectives at 617-343-4470 or submit anonymous tips through the CrimeStoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting 'TIP' to CRIME.
Nelson Cruet's death has been recognized as a result of gun violence, and he is remembered through various tributes and memorials, including the National Gun Violence Memorial.
