In the late hours of May 27, 2020, a gathering at Franklin Field in Dorchester, Boston, turned into a scene of violence that claimed the life of 42-year-old Rolando Verdejo, a Black / African American male. The incident, which unfolded at approximately 11:55 PM near 5 Ames St., was part of a broader surge in violent crime that gripped the city that year.
What began as a birthday celebration outdoors was shattered by the sound of gunfire.
In the chaos that ensued, five individuals were struck by bullets. Rolando Verdejo was the sole fatality in the shooting, while four others sustained injuries. Family members later identified him as the man who had lost his life in the tragic event.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Boston Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. Despite the public nature of the attack and the number of victims, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests has not been made publicly available. The case remains one of many unsolved homicides from a year marked by a significant increase in violence in Boston. The lack of resolution has left a void for the family of Rolando Verdejo and a community seeking answers.
