Boston Police Say Teen Killed In Dorchester Was Targeted
DORCHESTER (CBS) — Boston Police are looking for help tracking down two young men wanted in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Dorchester.
Jonathan Dos Santos was riding his bike at the intersection of Fuller and Washington Streets just before 8 p.m. Wednesday when he was shot several times.
He was rushed to the hospital where he died.
Two young men were seen running away from the area after the shooting.
Boston police said the two suspects are believed to both be black men in their late teens or early twenties. The men were wearing green hoodies at the time of the shooting.
On Thursday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh told WBZ-TV's Jon Keller as a part of an interview airing Sunday morning that recent violence involving city youth can't be stopped without help from residents.
"I think what we're asking for is people to step up, talk to us and let us know what's happening," Walsh said.
"It's not just about police presence. It's about fixing some of the social problems we have and creating opportunities for young people."
Mourners placed a teddy bear at the scene overnight to remember the victim, who lived on Fuller Street.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-494 TIPS or text 'TIP' to CRIME (27463).
The shooting was the city's 11th homicide this year.
Police Commissioner Bill Evans said the attack was not random and that it appears the teen was targeted.
"Obviously, we're all outraged when a 16-year-old loses his life. We need the public's cooperation," he told reporters late Wednesday night.
Walsh said that despite recent incidents, he does not believe that the public's cooperation with Boston police is declining.
"There's a lot of great people in our neighborhoods that are just tired of the shootings and the crimes that's going on in certain neighborhoods in the City of Boston," Walsh said.
