On a Saturday afternoon, June 13, 2020, the life of 28-year-old Calvin Boykins, a male resident of Dorchester, was tragically cut short. Just before 4 p.m., Boston police officers were called to 82 Wheatland Avenue in Dorchester following a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Boykins in the hallway of the residential building, suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The death of Calvin Boykins marked the 18th homicide in the city of Boston for that year. The Boston Police Department promptly opened a homicide investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. Authorities urged anyone with information to come forward and contact the homicide detectives, hoping for a lead that could bring clarity to the violent event that transpired in the quiet residential hallway.
In the days following the shooting, the investigation continued, but no immediate arrests were made, and authorities did not publicly identify any potential suspects. As time passed, the case remained open, and the search for those responsible for Calvin Boykins's death continued. Despite the ongoing investigation and pleas for public assistance, the case has grown cold. To this day, no arrests have been announced, and no suspects have been named in connection with his murder, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved justice for a life taken too soon.
