In the early hours of a Sunday morning in August, the life of 30-year-old Antonni Diaz was tragically cut short. On August 22, 2021, at approximately 12:34 a.m., Boston Police responded to a report of a person shot at 12 Woodbole Avenue in the Mattapan neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers found Diaz suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was a male resident of Mattapan.
Diaz was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later determined that his death was a homicide.
In the days that followed the shooting, the Boston Police Department continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding Diaz's death. While no arrests were immediately made, authorities actively reviewed the facts of the case. Investigators urged anyone with information to come forward and contact the Boston Police Homicide Detectives.
As the investigation progressed, police identified a vehicle of interest. Authorities released surveillance images of an SUV they believed might be connected to the fatal shooting and asked for the public's help in identifying it. To date, there have been no arrests announced in the case, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into the death of Antonni Diaz remains ongoing.
