Roxbury, October 15, 2025
News Summary
The Boston Police Department has confirmed the identity of the woman killed in a Roxbury shooting as 61-year-old Marie Molea-Anthony. The incident occurred shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Monday at 1855 Washington Street. Despite immediate medical attention, she was pronounced deceased at a nearby hospital. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the Homicide Unit is continuing its investigation. Authorities have urged anyone with information to reach out to the police department for assistance.
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Woman identified in Roxbury daylight shooting; investigation ongoing
The Boston Police Department has identified the woman killed in a Monday afternoon shooting in Roxbury as 61-year-old Marie Molea-Anthony, of Boston. The shooting occurred on Monday, at 1855 Washington Street in Roxbury, shortly after 1:00 p.m., and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
Immediate details
Officers responded to reports of a person shot and found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Marie Molea-Anthony was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. As of Tuesday afternoon, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case. Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
What police have confirmed
- The woman killed in the shooting has been identified as 61-year-old Marie Molea-Anthony, of Boston.
- The shooting occurred on Monday, at 1855 Washington Street in Roxbury, shortly after 1:00 p.m.
- Officers responded to reports of a person shot and found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
- Marie Molea-Anthony was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
- As of Tuesday afternoon, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
- The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case.
- Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Supporting details and context
The shooting occurred in a busy section of Roxbury along Washington Street, a main thoroughfare that features both commercial and residential properties. Local officers were dispatched after a report of a person shot; on arrival they located an adult female suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and arranged transport to a hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.
Investigations into shootings typically involve crime-scene processing, witness interviews, video and physical evidence collection, and collaboration across department units. The Homicide Unit leads investigations of line-of-duty deaths and lethal assaults, coordinating forensic work and following investigative leads to identify potential suspects and motives.
No arrests had been made as of Tuesday afternoon. When no immediate arrests are made in a violent incident, detectives often canvass the area, review nearby surveillance footage, and ask the public for tips that could identify witnesses or provide a timeline. Community assistance can be critical to advancing investigations in the hours and days following a shooting.
Public safety and reporting
Police are asking anyone with information related to this case to contact the Boston Police Department Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470. People who prefer to provide anonymous tips may inquire with local tip lines or community crime-prevention resources, but the Homicide Unit number is the department’s direct line for this investigation.
Authorities have not released additional details about possible suspects, motive, or whether the victim was targeted. The investigation is ongoing and updates will be provided by law enforcement as new information becomes available.
FAQ
Who was killed in the shooting?
The woman killed in the shooting has been identified as 61-year-old Marie Molea-Anthony, of Boston.
When and where did the shooting occur?
The shooting occurred on Monday, at 1855 Washington Street in Roxbury, shortly after 1:00 p.m.
What did officers find when they arrived?
Officers responded to reports of a person shot and found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Was the victim taken to a hospital?
Marie Molea-Anthony was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
Have any arrests been made?
As of Tuesday afternoon, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
Who is investigating the case?
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case.
How can someone provide information to police?
Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Quick reference
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | 61-year-old Marie Molea-Anthony, of Boston |
| Location | 1855 Washington Street in Roxbury |
| Date and time | Monday, shortly after 1:00 p.m. |
| Incident status | No arrests as of Tuesday afternoon; investigation ongoing |
| Investigating unit | Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit |
| How to report information | Contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470 |
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