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Derek Fitzpatrick

Case from Boston, MA dated May 18, 2020

Victim Details

Derek Fitzpatrick

Male

Black / African American

Boston

MA

2020-05-18

49

Derek

Fitzpatrick

07/27/2026

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On a spring day in Boston, a brazen daytime shooting shattered the peace of a Dorchester neighborhood, claiming the life of Derek Fitzpatrick, a 49-year-old Black / African American man. The incident unfolded around noon on May 18, 2020, on Bernard Street, where Fitzpatrick was sitting on a porch. He was a well-known and beloved member of the community, a father to several children who was remembered for his big smile and charming personality. His sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through ...
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  • bpdnews.com: Investigation Update: Victim Identified in Homicide in the area of 45 Bernard Street in Dorchester — bpdnews.com
  • bpdnews.com: Death Investigation in the area of 45 Bernard Street in Dorchester — bpdnews.com
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