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Paris Quilter

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a cold evening in Boston, tragedy struck on Dewey Street in the Dorchester neighborhood. On February 13, 2023, Paris Quilter, a 31-year-old Black/African American man, was fatally shot in an incident that also left another man wounded. The shooting occurred around 8:10 PM, prompting a response from the Boston Police Department. Both victims were quickly transported to local hospitals for treatment.

At the hospital, Paris Quilter was pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries. The ...Read More
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  • masslive: 31-year-old man ID'd as victim of fatal shooting in Dorchester on Monday
  • bpdnews.com: Death Investigation in the area of 21 Dewey Street in Dorchester — bpdnews.com
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    Victim Details

    Paris Quilter

    Male

    Black / African American

    Boston

    MA

    2023-02-13

    31

    Paris

    Quilter

    11/08/2025

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    12/15/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about Paris' life and all the roles he played: a father, a son, a sibling, ... ...Read More
    12/27/2023
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