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Police Seek To Identify Man Wanted In Connection With Fatal Shooting

BOSTON (CBS) -- A photo of a man wanted in connection with a Dorchester fatal shooting has been released by officials.

Last Tuesday, police were called to the area of 344 Bowdoin Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found 17-year-old Phillip Demings, of Weymouth, suffering from gunshot wounds.

Demings was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Police are asking the public to help identify this individual in connection to a death investigation in the area of 344 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester (Photo Courtesy: Boston Police)

Police are trying to identify the man pictured wearing a blue jacket with a hood.

During initial investigations, police said the shooting was not random.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Crimestoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by text the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463) where they can leave anonymous tips.

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