Investigation Active in Fatal Revere Shooting

BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2015—Revere Police detectives and State Police assigned to the Suffolk DA’s office are actively investigating the fatal shooting of a young man on Garfield Avenue.

Revere Police responded to an outdoor scene on Garfield Avenue shortly after 2:00 this morning to find the victim, tentatively identified as an 18-year-old Chelsea resident, inside a vehicle suffering from fatal injuries.

The Suffolk County State Police Detective Unit, which has jurisdiction over death investigations in Revere, also responded to the scene, as did uniformed troopers and additional specialized State Police units.

Revere Police Chief Joseph Cafarelli and Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley urged anyone with information on the incident to share it with investigators. Tipsters may contact the Suffolk County State Police Detective Unit at 617-727-8817 or Revere Police detectives at 781-286-8340.

 

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