Crime & Safety

Florida Man Killed; Boston Police Seek Car Seen Near Shooting

The vehicle is described as a newer model Nissan Altima, black or dark blue in color. Have you seen it?

After a 20-year-old from Florida was shot and killed last week in Boston, police are seeking the public's help finding a car seen at the scene.

According to Boston Police press release:

The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating a vehicle which was seen in the area of a recent homicide. At about 5:30 PM on Thursday October 6, 2016, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a call for a person shot in the area of Zeigler & Dearborn Streets in Roxbury. On arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim, suffering from life threatening injuries, was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The victim was later identified as Jesse Dieusinor, 20, of Florida.

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The vehicle (pictured above) is described as a newer model Nissan Altima, black or dark blue in color. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police 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 all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.

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