In the early evening of September 17, 2020, gunfire shattered the dinnertime peace on Decatur Street in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood. When police responded to reports of a car crash and shots fired, they discovered two men inside a vehicle, both suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the men, 24-year-old Wildeny Tejeda-Mejia of Lynn, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other, 28-year-old David Martinez of Roxbury, was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Despite medical efforts, the male victim, David Martinez, succumbed to his injuries and passed away. The incident was ruled a homicide, marking the first in Charlestown that year. Investigators believe the attack was not random, though a motive has not been publicly disclosed. At the time, authorities appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the individuals responsible for the double homicide.
The investigation into the deaths of David Martinez and Wildeny Tejeda-Mejia remains ongoing. The Boston Police Department lists the case on its roster of unsolved homicides from 2020. To date, there has been no public announcement regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the shooting. The case continues to be an open investigation, leaving friends, family, and the community awaiting answers.
