In the afternoon of October 10, 2022, a tragic shooting in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood claimed the life of 14-year-old Rasante Tay Osorio. The male teenager, a resident of Dorchester, was found by Boston Police officers at approximately 12:18 p.m. behind a Washington Street address, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The daylight shooting also resulted in injuries to a second male juvenile.
This teenager was located with an apparent gunshot wound and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident sent ripples of concern through the community, with officials noting a disturbing trend of daytime shootings in the city.
In the immediate aftermath, the Boston Police Department launched a thorough investigation into the homicide. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible. Friends and acquaintances remembered Rasante, also known as "Tay," as a joyful and loyal friend.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting of Rasante Tay Osorio. The case is listed among the unsolved homicides of 2022 by the Boston Police Department, and the investigation remains ongoing. There has been no public identification of any suspect or suspects in his death.
