Crime & Safety
Christmas Eve Death Investigation After Teen's Body Found
An investigation is underway after the body was reported near East Boston Memorial Stadium.
BOSTON, MA — Boston Police say a body was reported with apparent stab wounds around 10:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
The body was discovered near 99 Airport Way in East Boston, according to police. The victim appeared to be a young man in his late teens, police said.
An investigation is underway, and few additional details were initially available.
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Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those who wish to help this investigation anonymously.
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