Man Identified In Fatal Memorial Day Stabbing In Boston

BOSTON — Investigators have identified the 39-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood on Monday night.

Earnest Sims, of Boston, was found near the area of 4 Beauford Lane in Dorchester just before 9 p.m. on Memorial Day. Police say he was taken to a hospital where he later died from his injuries.

So far no arrests have been made, but the Boston Police Department is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances around the incident.

Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives 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).

If you find yourself in need of emotional support or needing to talk to someone about distressing events in your community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team provides free, private support 24/7 at (617) 431-0125 or by visiting BPHC.org/trauma.