Suspect Wanted for South End Murder

Police are searching for 28-year-old Anthony Thames who they say fired the shots that left a Boston man dead on a South End sidewalk earlier this month.

Thames is wanted on charges of murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition. Police say he is responsible for shooting 33-year-old Raymond Lemar, who was found early in the morning on August 6 near the intersection of East Berkeley and Harrison Avenue. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The public is urged to be on the lookout for Thames, who is descibed as a black male with black hair and a muscular build; 5' 5", 130 pounds.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Thames is strongly encouraged to call the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470. Anonymous tips can be sent by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).