Woman Shot and Killed in Boston’s Roxbury Neighborhood

Roxbury, Boston, October 14, 2025

News Summary

A woman was fatally shot in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood on Monday afternoon. The incident took place around 1:07 p.m. on Washington Street, where police found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries. The ongoing investigation by the Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is seeking any information from the public, while community support services are being offered to those affected by this tragic event.

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A woman was shot and killed in Boston on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1:07 p.m. in the 1800 block of Washington Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. Boston police received a report of a person shot and officers responded to the scene, where they found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital via Boston EMS with life-threatening injuries and she was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

What happened

Police were called to the 1800 block of Washington Street in Roxbury at approximately 1:07 p.m. Responding officers located a woman with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel from Boston EMS transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. No arrests have been made as of yet.

Active investigation and response

The investigation into the shooting is being conducted by the Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit. A block of Washington Street was temporarily closed for the investigation, affecting the area between Lenox and Northampton streets. Officers on scene initially misidentified the victim; the police initially misidentified the victim as an adult male before confirming she was an adult female. Authorities say the case remains active and they will provide updates as more information becomes available.

How the public can help

Community members are encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 if they have any information. Those wishing to remain anonymous can use the CrimeStoppers Tip Line by calling 1-800-494-8477 or texting “TIP” to 27463. Photos and videos related to the incident can be submitted anonymously through the CrimeStoppers platform.

Support for the community

The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team is offering free, confidential emotional support for those impacted by the incident, available 24/7. The service is available to community members who may be affected by witnessing or learning about the shooting and can provide immediate emotional support and guidance.

What authorities have said and next steps

Investigators are continuing to process the scene, review available evidence, and seek witness accounts. The temporary street closure was put in place to support investigative work and ensure public safety while evidence collection and scene processing continued. Police have appealed to anyone with information, photos, or video to come forward using the contact options provided.

Summary of key facts

• A woman was shot and killed in Boston on Monday afternoon.
• The incident occurred around 1:07 p.m. in the 1800 block of Washington Street in the Roxbury neighborhood.
• Boston police received a report of a person shot and responded to the scene.
• Officers found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
• The victim was transported to a local hospital via Boston EMS with life-threatening injuries.
• She was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
• No arrests have been made as of yet.
• The investigation into the shooting is being conducted by the Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit.
• Community members are encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 if they have any information.
• Those wishing to remain anonymous can use the CrimeStoppers Tip Line by calling 1-800-494-8477 or texting “TIP” to 27463.
• Photos and videos related to the incident can be submitted anonymously through the CrimeStoppers platform.
• A block of Washington Street was temporarily closed for the investigation, affecting the area between Lenox and Northampton streets.
• The police initially misidentified the victim as an adult male before confirming she was an adult female.
• The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team is offering free, confidential emotional support for those impacted by the incident, available 24/7.
• This is an ongoing investigation and authorities will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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